James Ray Sonnier Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-22T22:00:00
End: 2025-07-23T00:00:00
Location: Greenlawn Funeral Home South

We bid farewell to James Ray Sonnier in Springfield, Missouri, born in Opelousas, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 13, 2025 at the age of 69. James Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Sonnier and Ethel St Amand. He is survived by: his wife Barb; his children, Brian Sonnier and Jill Artigue (Albert); his siblings, Chris Sonnier, Lynn Meche and Carol Arnaud; his grandchildren, Jayden Price, Ryan Sonnier, Jacob Jones, Curtis Sonnier and Lyla; and his siblings-in-law, Jeanette and Erling Snorrason.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Empower Abilities 1450 W. Cambridge St. Springfield, MO 65807 or Welcome to empower: abilities – Embrace Your Ability (https://www.empowerabilities.org).

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July 22

Visitation

Greenlawn Funeral Home South
441 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

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July 23

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Greenlawn Funeral Home South
441 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

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July 23

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Manley Cemetery

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