

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 2-6 pm Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Schoedinger East, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where the funeral service will be held 10 am 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.
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