Jimmy Ray's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Jimmy Ray

February 8, 1950 - May 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Jimmy Ray's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Bright Funeral Home & Cremation

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Jimmy Ray

February 8, 1950 - May 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Jimmy Ray Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jimmy Ray (Wake Forest, North Carolina), who passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, David Herod Ray and Ruby Williams Ray; his godparents, B. W. and Maude Wells; and his siblings, David Ray, Harvey Ray, Wayne Ray and Katherine Davis.

He is survived by: his wife Alice Lowery Ray; his children, Kevin Ray (Susan), Sherry Hogarth (Rob) and Tripp Ray (Melanie); his sister Judy Goodwin; his grandchildren, Cason Ray (CarolAnn), Dylan Stein, Caitlin Palmer, Cayleigh Ray, Maika Hogarth, Savannah Thompson, Connor Thompson and Tristan Ray; and his great grandchildren, Cashel Palmer and Kinsley Ray. He is also survived by His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the BW Wells Association at PO Box 1901 Wake Forest, NC 27588 or http://www.bwwells.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bright Funeral Home & Cremation



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405 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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405 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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