James Ray Montgomery

Access RoadMr. James Ray Montgomery, 74, of Covington, departed this life, Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Newton Medical Center, with his family by his side. The son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James Dorsey Montgomery, he was born in Oconee County, September 10, 1938. Ray retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. Ray was a wonderful person, with a great sense of humor, who loved his family very much. He is dearly loved, and will be missed until we meet again. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Jewel Mays Montgomery; brothers, Lessie Eugene Montgomery, Jerry Lewis Montgomery; brother and "best bud", Grady L. Montgomery.He leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Marilyn Montgomery; grandson, Ernest Montgomery; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Judy Montgomery, Nathan and Syble Montgomery; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Buster Moore, Helen Colter, Brenda Pruitt, Teresa Clark; best friend, Bob; sister-in-law, Debra Montgomery; and many nieces, nephews and friends that love him dearly. Funeral Services for Ray will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Russell Cantrell officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 4, from 2:00-8:00 PM. Ray's nephews, Matt Moore, Wess Moore, Tim Montgomery, Jerry Montgomery, Brian Montgomery and Alan Brown will serve as pallbearers.