Jimmy Grady Ray's Obituary
Jimmy Grady Ray, age 76, of Powder Springs passed away February 20, 2025.
Jimmy completed his high school education in Atlanta, GA. At the time he was inducted into the Army, he was living and working in Tustin, Orange County, CA. He completed basic training at Fort Ord, where he qualified as a rifle expert. Jimmy served in the Vietnam War from July 29, 1970 to February 6, 1971. He was injured when a military jeep overturned and his femur was broken, requiring several surgeries and months spent in the hospital at Fort Gordon.
He spent most of his adult life in the printing industry and work for several different printing companies in the Atlanta area. In his spare time, he loved to fish, play golf, and work on classic cars. Those were his hobbies, but his children, grandchildren, and wife of 51 years, as well as his extended family and friends, were his most valued assets. He had many friends and some of them dated back to his childhood years in Atlanta.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Homer Ray and Lucile Causey Ray; and siblings, Homer Ray, Harry Ray, and Shirley Tatum.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Beth Ray; children, Chris Ray (Stephanie) of Winston, GA and Michael Ray of Vancouver, WA; sister, Margaret Wallace of Smyrna, GA; grandchildren, Mason Gill, Wyatt Ray, Abby Ray, Colin Marler, and Sadie Ray; along with many beloved extended family members and friends.
A memorial service honoring Jimmy’s life will be held Saturday, March 1, 2:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Chapel with Rev. Terry Braswell, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
The family requests that you leave your favorite memory of Jimmy on his tribute page at the funeral home website.
Live plants are graciously accepted and appreciated, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Powder Springs First United Methodist Church at www.powderspringsfumc.org/onlinegiving
For anyone wishing to view the service virtually, a livestream link will be available on Jimmy’s Tribute Page on www.davisstruempf.com at the above-listed service time.
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