James D. Ray Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James D. Ray of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on January 20, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James D. Ray to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Darrell Ray and Bertha Ray (Rhynes); and his siblings, Janie Hodge and Gerald "Jerry" Ray. He is survived by : his wife Pamela Eagan; his children, David J. Ray of Centralia and Debra Plummer (Robert) of Centralia; his grandchildren, Brittany Williams (Aaron Stuehmeier), Tobias "Brandon" Williams (Brooke Oller) and Gesleigh Plummer; his great grandchildren, Hayden and Rhyver James; and his siblings, Robert Ray (Sally), Michael Ray (Carol), Terry Ray of Centralia, Carolyn Shaffer (Donnie) and Linda Crist. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made in Jimmy's honor to Boy's Town or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.