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1954
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2021
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Goose Creek, South Carolina
James Ray Obituary
Jim was born January 19, 1954 in Independence, MO to Daniel and Lois Ray of Buckner, MO. Jim was an Air Force veteran of 24 years and a 1972 graduate of Fort Osage High School. Jim enjoyed wood working and building things around the house.
Jim is predeceased by father Daniel and Grandparents Seth and Alta Ray and Mae Carter.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Salee, two stepsons, Sam Hanakee (Jennifer) of Goose Creek, Wisit Hanakee of Suratanee, Thailand, mother, Lois Ray brother Michael Ray (Maylinda) of Excelsior Springs, MO, sister Kimberly Goodman (Rich) of Rochester NY, grandson Ty Hanakee of Goose Creek, numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 9-10 a.m. at the McAlister-Smith Funeral Chapel, 869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC. Following the visitation, there will be a Graveside Service held at 1 p.m. at the Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445.
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