James "Jim" Clayton Ray

Mr. James "Jim" Clayton Ray, 74, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, (formerly of Frankfort, Michigan) passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was born May 24, 1946 in Manistee, Michigan, the son of the late Clayton Edward Ray and Dorothy Raatz Ray. Mr. Ray graduated high school in Frankfort, Michigan and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He worked for and retired from McWorth, Inc. as a machinist and welder. Mr. Ray loved bowling, sports and playing golf. He enjoyed fishing, being around water and was a great singer, especially Karaoke. Mr. Ray was a member of AMVETS Post #118 and American Legion Post #216. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ray is preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton Ray, Benjie Ray and Dewey Ray, who was killed in Vietnam and his sister, Mary Ann Bailey. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Mrs. Gale Griggs Ray of Lithia Springs, Georgia; his daughters and son-in-law, Roxanne and Chad Mallory of Maple City, Michigan and Amy Elizabeth Ray of Douglasville, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Brooks Ray and Kareline Ray of Douglasville, Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Eunice Ray of Traverse City, Michigan and Fred and Betsy Ray of Interlochen, Michigan; six grandchildren, Cara Mallory, Page and Joe Kraatz, Brianna and Cody Lindsey, Denver Ray, Corinna Gravitt and Casey Gravitt; two great-grandchildren, Violet and Ethan; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends, Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglasville. Funeral services will be conducted from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 3:00PM. Graveside services will take place with military honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 2:00PM in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so may make donations In Memory of Mr. James Clayton Ray to the AMVETS Post #118, 10940 E. Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 or to the donor's charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home of Douglasville is in charge of the arrangements. 770-942-2311