Ray Edward James's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia

Ray Edward James

November 24, 1942 - January 16, 2026 (83 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

Ray Edward James's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

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Ray Edward James

November 24, 1942 - January 16, 2026 (83 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

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Ray Edward James Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ray Edward James of Richmond, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ray left this world on January 16, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ray Edward James or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid Ray farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Ray is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.



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