Gray, James W. “Jimmy”
1967 - 2021
James W. “Jimmy” Gray, age 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Kobacker House. James was born on November 14, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio to Barb (Kendrick) Rife and the late Ernie Gray. He was a member of the Plumbers
and Pipefitter Local 189.
James enjoyed bowling, coaching and playing softball as well as coaching little league football and baseball. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his step-father Donald Rife and
nephew Alex Gray. Left to
cherish his memory are his
beloved wife of 28 years,
Jeannie (Whitesel) Gray; daughter, Brittany (Brandon) Nutt; sons, Nathaniel
(Lexy) Gray, and Aaron
(Evelynn Delgado) Gray; grandchildren, Scarlett Ann
Gray, Zoey Lou Nutt, Finnick
Odair Gray, Rylie Kay Gray
and Hunter James Lee Nutt on the way; mother, Barb Rife; brothers, Paul (Carla) Gray and Christopher (Jerilynn) Gray; step-brothers, Bob Rife and Ed Rife; many nieces, nephews, and close family and friends. Visitation will be held 2-6pm Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Schoedinger East,
5360 E. Livingston Ave., where the funeral service will be held 10am Monday, December 20, 2021. Interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohiohealth Hospice. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences or to share a favorite memory of James.