Name: Visitation
Start: 2019-05-26T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-05-26T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Swartz Funeral Home - Flint

BORN

September 30, 1950

DIED

May 17, 2019

LOCATION

Flint, Michigan

CHARITY

American Lung Association

Make a donation

Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

GRAY, James “Jim” - Of Swartz Creek, age 68, died Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 2pm Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Genesee County Humane Society.

Visitation 1pm Sunday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James was born in Flint on September 30, 1950, the son of the late Carl and Barbara (Hancock) Gray. On August 8, 1998 he married Ronna Cole. Jim was employed at General Motors/Delphi for over 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and a NASCAR fan.

Surviving are wife, Ronna;

Children, Carl, Chris (Sandy), Jeff (Crystal) Farr, Kimberly “fiance” Richard Connet;

grandchildren, Olivia, Joshua, James, Nolan, Gabrielle, and Sydney;

sister, Becky (Skip) Guffin;

brothers, John and Jeff;

and several nieces and nephews.

The family extends a thank you to Ascension Genesys Hospital ICU.

Not sure what to say?

Get email updates for this page

Posting Guidelines|FAQ

Our family extends to Jimmy's family our deepest sympathy and prayers for peace at this very difficult time.

We are sorry we couldn't be with you today but you are in our hearts as you lay this great man to rest.

Our family have been friends with the Gray family for years. Our parents Budd & Reatha Nichols knew Carl & Barb for many, many years and are now in Eternity with them.

Our sisters Charlene & Carrie went to school with Jimmy at GHS. Shelly babysat...

Shelly Chuleas

May 26, 2019 | Flint, MI | Friend

May God's grace and love comfort Jim's family! I graduated with Jim and from the comments here, I guess he was the same nice, good person that I knew then. We put model cars together in the attic of his dad's drug store.

Henry ( Hank ) Schlegel

May 23, 2019 | Flushing, MI | Classmate

Ronna so sorry to hear of Jim's passing prayer's sent to you and your family

Cindy Bombe

May 22, 2019 | Flint, MI

Condolences to the family. Jim was a good guy. He'll be missed.

Pamela Harriman

May 21, 2019 | Merrill, MI | Classmate

Losing a loved one in there is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort your family during this sorrowful time. John 17:3.

Neighbor

May 20, 2019 | MI

Ronna, I am so sorry to hear about Jim not beating his problem. He will be one more star in the heavens. God will help you through this, just keep the faith and know that some day you will be together again.

Barb Gordon

May 19, 2019 | Davison, MI

Neighbor

May 18, 2019 | MI

Ronna, Becky, Jeff, John and family,
Sending our love and prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories of Jim.
Love Linda, Kurt and family.

Linda Procunier

May 17, 2019 | Metamora, MI | Family

James "Jim" Gray

About

Obituaries

Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

Guest Book