James Lee Ray

James Lee Ray, (lovingly known as 'Ray') son of the late, Alice Mae Ray was born December 6, 1957 and departed this life October 21, 2026.

James was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was later employed by Stoops/Truck Country until his retirement in May of 2024.

Preceding James in death was his precious and much loved mother, Alice Mae Ray of Sanford, NC; his sister, Eldress Lillie M. Ray, a powerful teacher, preacher and woman of God and his loving mother-in-law, Lessie Drummer of Peoria, IL.

James leaves here, his devoted, loving wife and partner of 43 years, Clara Bell Ray of Indianapolis; his loving and most cherished son, Rahman (Kimberly) Ray of Indianapolis; his daughter, Sharon White of Peoria, IL; his grandchildren, Lennox James Ray, Kaiden Brown of Indianapolis and Ashantai White of Peoria, IL. James leaves three great grandchildren, Zendaya White, Niyesha White, and Jamiyah Hughes, all of Peoria IL.

He also leaves behind his sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ray of Sanford, NC, and Shirley R (Johnny) Lee of Lillington, NC; his brothers, Jason McNeill of Sanford, NC and Sammy Ray of Sanford, NC; sister-in-law, Betty Long of Indianapolis; and cousins, Lisa and Gloria of North Carolina; his niece and nephews, Michelle Lee, Brandon Lee, and Jawuan McNeill; great nephews, KeSean Lee, Kameron Lee and Daxton Lee of North Carolina; nieces Corrie Jackson and Crystal Jackson; great niece, Ciara Jackson (his Honeybun) of Peoria, IL; niece, Sarah Lee (Eric) and great niece Erica Lee of Biloxi, MS; and twin great-great niece and great-great nephew of Peoria, IL; and a host of many long-standing friendships from throughout his life.

LOVE. HONOR. RESPECT.