Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
6:56 am Monday, June 26, 2017

Jimmy Ray Washington

Jimmy Ray Washington, age 82, of Russellville, passed away June 24 at ECM Hospital.
Jimmy Ray was considered a hero to his whole family.
The visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 26 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. June 27 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Derek Washington speaking. Burial will be at Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Oliver Washington; daughter, Rosemary Washington Miller; stepson, Kenny Oliver; parents, Kirk and Bessie (Horton) Washington; and three sisters and three brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Melisha Washington; grandchildren, Shane Vandiver, Genus Miller and Stephany Dawn Crittenden; great-grandchildren, Peyton Crittenden, Mason Crittenden, Colton Crittenden, Triston Vandiver, Harley Vandiver, Draven Vandiver, Connor Miller, Brady Miller and Garrett Miller; brother, James Washington; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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