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The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday.
Ray passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
A native of Anniston, Alabama, Ray attended Jacksonville State University and graduated with a degree in Accounting. In 1973, he began his accounting career. Ray honorably served four years in the US Air Force and was a church deacon for many years. He loved to play softball and basketball, he enjoyed bowling, and his greatest passion was playing golf. Ray also loved watching Alabama football.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gwen Shell; his daughters, Marla (Adam) Morales; Colie (Al) Argo, and Janna (Richard) Phelps; 11 grandchildren; and one sister, Sue Shadrick. Ray is preceded in death by his son, James Ray Shell, Jr.; one granddaughter, Alli Nicole Phelps; and his parents, Howard and Ruby Shell.
Online condolences to the family at: www.annistonmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Shell
December 20, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelby She'll Parris
December 18, 2018
Sorry to hear of James passing, may God Bless.
Just heard of his passing a few min. Ago.
Floyd & Shelby Shell Parris
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Kenny & Holly Brown
December 16, 2018
Marla, words cannot ease the grief you and your family are feeling right now. Just know that we are praying for all of you. He was called Home and be waiting for all of you.
william legon
December 16, 2018
Sorry about a friend and brother in Christ Rest in Peace.
Sam & Gail Legon
Peggy Stansell
December 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
RALPH USREY
December 16, 2018
I played basketball with Ray on 22nd street at the swimming pool. The basketball goals had chain nets back then. Ray was a fantastic basketball player.
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