James Edward (Jimmy) Gray

JAMES EDWARD (JIMMY) GRAY

was born in Savannah, Tennessee on October 14, 1929 the son of the late Thomas A. and Lettie Davis Gray.

On March 17, 1949 he was united in marriage to Violet Davis, who preceded her husband in death on on February 17, 1996.

Mr. Gray served his country in the United States Army. He worked in sales for National Tape Corporation in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Gray also worked at Parris Manufacturing and he also did commercial photography. Mr. Gray was a member of the Rotary Club. He enjoyed writing, which he wrote for audio books and did magazine articles and he enjoyed traveling. Mr. Gray was a adventurous and kind- hearted person, he was friendly and loved people. He worked in the music industry for many years and made a lot of friends.

Mr. Gray departed this life on January 11, 2015 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 29 days.

He is survived by his children, James Richard Gray of Savannah, Tennessee and Janet Ruth Gray of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

6 grandchildren, Joyce Camplin, William Gray, Jessica Harris, Kenny Lorenzana, Jacob Lorenzana and Tony Lorenzana

7 great- grandchildren

one brother, Harold Gray of Savannah, Tennessee

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by one grandchild, Johnny Lorenzana and two brothers, William Thomas Gray and Granville Gray.