James Otis McCray

Grubbs Family Mortuary sadly announces the passing of Mr. James Otis McCray 66, of Louisville Alabama. Service's are entrusted to. Grubbs Family Mortuary. A Name You Can Trust And Stand On. When Only The Best Will Do! We ask That you please keep the McCray Family in your prayers as they travel through this difficult journey.

James Otis McCray was born on October 25, 1957 in Barbour County, AL

to the late Fate McCray and Elizabeth Robinson McCray. James departed

his earthly life on May 9, 2024.

James enjoyed farming and was employed as a farmer.

He was proceeded in death by his son, James Duane McCray, his bonus

son, Bernard Boykin, and nine brothers and four sisters.

James leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Nettie McCray of Louis-

ville, AL. A beloved daughter, Stacy (Jimmie) Williams of Ozark, AL.

Daughter in Law, Debra McCray of Louisville, AL. Five grandchildren,

James D. McCray, Ja’Mya Williams, Jessica McCray, Brittany Grimes, and

Brandon Gilbert. One sister Rebecca (Tommie) Grubbs of Clio, AL. Three

Bonus Children, Andrew Griffin of Louisville, AL. Kimberly (Ray) Sand-

ers and Marsha Smith both of Ozark, AL. He also leaves to cherish his

memories, sister in laws, brother in laws, a host of bonus grandchildren

and great-grandchildren, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and

friends. A special friend, Hayward Baxter of Clio, AL.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the

paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the

shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy

rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of

mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall fol-

low me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of

the Lord for ever. Amen

Processional

Selection:.......................................................................... April McCraney

Scripture Reading

Old Testament ......................................... Minister James Johnson

New Testament ................................ Minister Ezell Robinson, Jr.

Prayer .................................................................. Minister James Johnson

Solo ............................................................................ Kazerrian Marshall

Obituary (Read Silently)

Expressions of Love (2 minutes)

Eulogy .............................................................. Pastor Dr. Marie Thomas

Selection........................................................................... April McCraney

Recessional

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free. I’m following the

path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him

call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay

another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks

left undone must stay that way. I’ve found that peace

at the close of day. If my parting has left a void. Then

fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a

laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be

not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish for you the

sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored

much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen

it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace

to thee. God wanted me now; He set me free.

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