Jesse J. Ray, 25, of Osceola, IA formerly of Knoxville, IA passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Osceola, IA. Per his wishes cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Runge Mortuary. Memorials may be left to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Jesse was born April 5, 1993 in Madison, WI to Christopher and Danielle (Baker) Ray. Jesse attended Knoxville High School. He was employed by Osceola Foods since the age of 18 as a fork lift operator. Jesse enjoyed magic cards, playing video games, fishing with his dad, the outdoors and was an animal lover. Above all Jesse loved his entire family. Survivors include his parents, Christopher (Ashley Sorenson) Ray and Danielle Ray; brothers: Jonathan Baker and Thaddeus Ray, Theodore Ray; sisters, Paig Ray and Ashley Ray; grandparents, Danny and Connie Baker; aunts, Donielle (Mike) VerMeer; uncles, Christopher (Nikki) Baker, Tammy Beard and Ty (Kim) Beard and several cousins.
