So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. Jimmy, Mike and I grew up in the same neighborhood, and were friends from childhood through our years at Broughton. I have such fond memories of the times we spent together. My thoughts and prayers for Mike, and his family. RIP, Jimmy, my dear old friend.
This deeply saddens me. My heart and prayers go out to Mike and the entire Ray family. Jimmy and I were very good friends through high school. About 20+ years ago, at a class reunion I told Jimmy that both my senior year high school and college annuals were missing, understandable after so many moves over so many years, especially for a hoarder (meaning they will likely show up at some point). Jimmy photocopied his 1963 Latipac (every page!) and gave the copy to me. That was a caring, thoughtful gesture, by any measure. That's the kind of guy Jimmy was, and that part of his character is what I will cherish.
Mike, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family. JImmy was special; thougthful, smart, friendly, great sense of humor, spiritual. I know you all will miss him.
Jimmy and I had reconnected in the last several years, riding e-bikes in Cameron Park, meeting for lunch, and visiting at his camp in Maine. My wife, Shera, and I joined him for a day in September 2017 and were amazed at how he had fixed up his rustic place on a remote lake near Mount Desert Island. He loved the place and spent late spring to mid-autumn there, having friends visit to share his special part of the world. I am sad that he is no longer with us, will miss him, but am grateful that he is no longer having to endure the suffering. Peace be with you, brother.
So sorry to hear about Jimmy passing. Knew Jimmy well from junior high on. What a really nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers to Mike and the family. Andy Pate
I am so sorry to learn of Jimmy's death. I have such warm memories of Jimmy from a very young age. I remember how nice he was and lots and lots of laughing together. I still remember his laugh after all these years. I loved being around him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and all of Jimmy's family and loved ones. The world has lost a special person. Even though he and I were separated by time, all these years later, I still feel the loss.
Although a twin, Jimmy was truly his own person; what a sense of humor, such a kind and caring guy. Mike, Nancy, and Amanda, we all feel for you at this time, but Jimmy is in a better place. Just wish I had taken the effort to keep up with him.
Jimmy's family and mine marched along together in another life years ago. We were last close when we were suite-mates in Ehringhaus Dorm in Chapel Hill. I share everyone's memories of his kindness and sense of fun. He and I went off to Hill Hall occasionally and played clarinet and piano. Rest in peace, friend.
What a lovely guy Jimmy Ray was from childhood through his adult life. Don Davis is correct -- I can't think of anyone who didn't like him. I told Mike that year ago, Jimmy and I ran into each other at Johnson's Pharmacy and spent the entire afternoon reminiscing and laughing. We promied each other we would come to the next reunion but it took him a couple more to show up -- I was (and I know everyone was) delighted to see him. Sending prayers for peace to all the family. I know that you will be remembering Jimmy with smiles every time you think about him. I sure will.
Nick Nicholson
So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. Jimmy, Mike and I grew up in the same neighborhood, and were friends from childhood through our years at Broughton. I have such fond memories of the times we spent together. My thoughts and prayers for Mike, and his family. RIP, Jimmy, my dear old friend.
Charles Stott
This deeply saddens me. My heart and prayers go out to Mike and the entire Ray family. Jimmy and I were very good friends through high school. About 20+ years ago, at a class reunion I told Jimmy that both my senior year high school and college annuals were missing, understandable after so many moves over so many years, especially for a hoarder (meaning they will likely show up at some point). Jimmy photocopied his 1963 Latipac (every page!) and gave the copy to me. That was a caring, thoughtful gesture, by any measure. That's the kind of guy Jimmy was, and that part of his character is what I will cherish.
Bill Hube
Mike, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family. JImmy was special; thougthful, smart, friendly, great sense of humor, spiritual. I know you all will miss him.
Jimmy and I had reconnected in the last several years, riding e-bikes in Cameron Park, meeting for lunch, and visiting at his camp in Maine. My wife, Shera, and I joined him for a day in September 2017 and were amazed at how he had fixed up his rustic place on a remote lake near Mount Desert Island. He loved the place and spent late spring to mid-autumn there, having friends visit to share his special part of the world. I am sad that he is no longer with us, will miss him, but am grateful that he is no longer having to endure the suffering. Peace be with you, brother.
Andy Pate
So sorry to hear about Jimmy passing. Knew Jimmy well from junior high on. What a really nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers to Mike and the family. Andy Pate
Jan White
I am so sorry to learn of Jimmy's death. I have such warm memories of Jimmy from a very young age. I remember how nice he was and lots and lots of laughing together. I still remember his laugh after all these years. I loved being around him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and all of Jimmy's family and loved ones. The world has lost a special person. Even though he and I were separated by time, all these years later, I still feel the loss.
Jan White
Vick Moore
Although a twin, Jimmy was truly his own person; what a sense of humor, such a kind and caring guy. Mike, Nancy, and Amanda, we all feel for you at this time, but Jimmy is in a better place. Just wish I had taken the effort to keep up with him.
Richard Parsons
Jimmy's family and mine marched along together in another life years ago. We were last close when we were suite-mates in Ehringhaus Dorm in Chapel Hill. I share everyone's memories of his kindness and sense of fun. He and I went off to Hill Hall occasionally and played clarinet and piano. Rest in peace, friend.
Don Davis
Sorry to hear--Jimmy was one of those rare people , genuinely liked by everyone he touched!
Nancy Jacobs (Jenkins)
What a lovely guy Jimmy Ray was from childhood through his adult life. Don Davis is correct -- I can't think of anyone who didn't like him. I told Mike that year ago, Jimmy and I ran into each other at Johnson's Pharmacy and spent the entire afternoon reminiscing and laughing. We promied each other we would come to the next reunion but it took him a couple more to show up -- I was (and I know everyone was) delighted to see him. Sending prayers for peace to all the family. I know that you will be remembering Jimmy with smiles every time you think about him. I sure will.