James Edward Ray

James Edward Ray of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 19, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. James faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. He was of the Baptist faith. James enjoyed working on classic cars with his sons and fishing. He worked at Sea Ray for more than thirty years, up until his retirement. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

James had waiting on him at the gates of Eternity with open arms his Father Raymond Ray and son Jason Ray.

He leaves behind to carry on his legacy his loving and devoted wife Jill Ray ;mother Wilma Ray; son Joshua (Kim) Ray; brothers George(Susie)Ray, Raymond(Karen)Ray; Donna Crabtree, Pam Ray, and Lisa Ray and two beautiful granddaughters Katie and Lauryn Ray and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Services for James will take place on Saturday May,23, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920 at 12:00pm with Rev. Dorothy Pratt to officiate the service. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.berryfuneralhome.com

Berry Funeral Home

3704 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, TN 37920

8965-577-6666