James C. Ray

We speak of him often with great memories. Capt. Dan Orlando Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A great man and a great legacy!

I had lost touch for many years and just now researched Jim's obituary.
I was his builder in 1989 for a new home in Las Palomas, Scottsdale, AZ. Being a young buck and acting completely alone, Jim taught me many of life's lessons and always gave me good business advice. When he moved to Sun Valley Idaho, I could pretty much choose whatever I wanted from his furnishings and still have a number of pieces to this date.
He was someone I highly respected and admired!

I worked for James in Sun Valley, what an amazing man and legacy he leaves behind. I have such fond memories of him and skiing on his "fat boys".

Goodbye Jim,thank you for giving me the honer to build Tango for you,I miss sailing with you around the islands,thank you for the lovely painting of Foxtrot.

Last Dance. I pray your dancing in Heaven with Jesus. Your boat Last Dance and the amazing story behind it Been praying for you ever since I found it. You had the boat for sale but took off market and sold your new boat instead. So since that time prayed for you every day until you went home. Your legacy lives on what an amazing man Your life has blessed me. Your boat now resides in Palm. beach.

I am very sad to hear of this amazing man's passing. I was very grateful for having met and known him. He will be greatly missed my myself and I am certain, many others who's lives were touched by his generosity and his unending willingness to share his stories, wisdom, and spirit. Until we meet again James Ray......:)

We did not know Jim thru aviation...we knew him thru sailing....
Had the grand privilege of taking his beloved FOXTROT down the coast in 1999....I will forever have wonderful memories of that and him.
FOXTROT still sails.... she is now headed to Newport Ship yard for a paint job then back to Mexico, which Jim loved, as well as we do...

Fair winds and following seas our friend...

Capt. Dan Orlando
Capt. Debbie Orlando
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

I had the privilege to have dinner with Mr. Ray at a friend's home. He was a remarkable person and had a warm and gentle spirit. He gave me his business card which I still carry.
It was an honor to meet him.
Godspeed kind sir...