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James C. Ray

1936 - 2021

James C. Ray obituary, 1936-2021, Chester, VA

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1936

DIED

2021

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James Ray Obituary

RAY, James C., departed this life on April 22, 2021. Jay is survived by his wife, Lena Cora Ray of St. Albans, N.Y.; children, Kevin of Saint Cloud, Fla., Nathanyel of Canton, Ga., Stephanie and Sandra, both of Bronx, N.Y.; children, Deborah (Andre) of Chester, Va. and Timothy (Brenda) and Jarvis (Taneka) of Middletown, N.Y.; one brother, Jessie Ray; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Viewing and services will at John & Bessie Fields Memorial Chapel in Hobgood, N.C., today at 1 p.m. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 1, 2021.

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Swayzine & Daryl McLean

May 1, 2021

Uncle Cleveland, we will always miss your infectious smile and pleasant disposition. Rest in Heaven!

Swayzine McLean

May 1, 2021

Rest In Peace Uncle Cleveland. Your cheerful smile and kind personality will always be missed.

Shirley Reese

April 29, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. May God give you his comforting spirit to endure. I am positive Jay will be truly missed. Prayers to Lena and the family and sending love and hugs!!

Theodora Marshall

April 29, 2021

My prayers goes out to you all. My love and heart overflow. My Jehovah continues to be your comforters and strength.

Cherry Wilson

April 28, 2021

James Ray was such a beautiful person, he always had a smile and just so polite to everyone. James was a great husband to my sister Lena, she adored him so much and will miss him without saying. James Rest In Peace we loved you but God loves you more. With love Cherry, Horace, Michael and Michelle Wilson . We will see you up Yonder

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