"The Elephant Man" (Baton Rouge)
January 25, 2010
Octavia McCoy White
January 28, 2010Jimmie F. Ray, a native of Roundaway, Miss., and a resident of Berwick, La., died at his home Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
Mr. Ray was a World War II veteran. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, three Bronze Battle Stars, one Oak Leaf Cluster Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart in 1945. He was a VFW member for more than 40 years.
He is survived by his son, Calton (Alta Leann) Ray; daughter, Marta (Floyd) Mire; sisters, Dollie Sue Ray and Muzette Dunaway; brother-in-law, Jim (Joan) Calton; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He is buried at the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum. Contributions in Ray’s honor may be made in his name to the church of your choice.
