James Martin Bray, III - a native of Mobile, died November 27, 2013 at a local hospital. A graduate of McGill Institute and U.S. Army Veteran, James was retired from the Mobile Police Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. Bray, Jr. and Marion B. Sawyer, and brother, Daniel C. Bray. James is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Bray, two sons, James M. Bray IV, Major Vincent J. (Nina) Bray, grandson, Christian G. Bray and other family members. Memorial services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter or any animal rescue organization of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.