Johnnie Ray Gregory

Obituary For Johnnie Ray Gregory

A Time To Be Born... Ray Gregory was born December 9, 1962 to Bernice Gregory and the late Johnnie L. Mitchell in Kosciusko, MS.

Ray received his formal education from the Kosciusko Public School System.

Ray was always taught to work and earn what he wanted in life, although he was a jack of all trades, he found his best interest at Tyson Foods where he dedicated 23 years of his life. Along the way he gained many, many friends and some even became family.

Ray was a very genuine, kind, humble, free-spirited person and was always willing to help if he could. He was a very caring dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many of us.

He enjoyed spending time with family, his friends, hunting and fishing, and watching Westerns.

A Time To Worship... Ray accepted Christ at an early age and like most of us, he ventured off and lived life the way he chose to, but later returned to accept Christ and rededicate himself back to God and became a member of the Jackson Street First Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lee Carson and continued under the leadership of Rev. Ozell Landfair, Jr. until his health failed.

A Time To Mourn... Ray's earthly journey ended and his eternal journey began on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and loving mother, Bernice G. Kimbrough; 2 sons, Travis Ray (Mattie) Lee, Gulfport, MS and Matthew (Shanell) Ferguson, Los Angeles, CA; 3 daughters, Amanda Mitchell, Kansas City, MO, Patrice Gregory, Lincoln, NE and Michelle King, Kosciusko, MS; 6 grandchildren, Evan, Ja'Lynn, Matt Jr., Tyland, Zhayla and E'Ryi; 3 sisters, Betty Kimbrough, Muskegon, MI, Betty Gregory and Edna Kimbrough of Kosciusko, MS, 2 brothers; James (Margret) Gregory and Tracy Kimbrough of Kosciusko, MS; 1 aunt, Lena P. Merritt of Ethel, MS, God-brothers; Tony M., Corey W., Perry F. and James R, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Johnnie L. Mitchell, grandparents, two sisters, Bunnie Gregory and Ruby J. Kimbrough, 1 brother, Johnnie Gregory, 1 nephew Cardezia Bentley, 1 niece, Sandra Gregory, 3 aunts and 4 uncles. PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: MT. Mariah Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Saturday 7/17/2021 at 10:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 7/16/2021 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.