1937
Aron
2020
Aron "Ray" Jamison, Sr.
February 21, 1937 — September 30, 2020
Aron "Ray" Jamison, family Patriarch, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2020. He was born February 21, 1937 in Cliftonville, MS to the late Watson and Sophia (Macon) Jamison.
Ray accepted Christ at a young age. He was a faithful member of First United Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for many years. Ray assisted in bringing the church to their current location on Burdick Street. A very active member, he also served as an usher, trustee for many years, as well as the Superintendent of the Sunday School and mission deacon. His expertise as a carpenter was used throughout his time there, as he took great care of their building and consulted with the church on improvement projects.
Ray worked as a carpenter for many companies in the area, retiring from Building Resoration in 1999. He was a mentor to a lot of young men, especially the family he loved and led steadfast with grace. He was known to dirty his fair share of pots and pans, known well for his greens and okra. Along with his wife, he was member of the TNBA Bowling League for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Fannie Lee Jamison, on October 25, 2013; his parents; five brothers, Willie Erie, S.L., William, James, and Wayne Jamison; three sisters, Ora Lee Johnson, Bertha Williams, and Dola Stewart; and grandson, Raymond Jamison.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Debbie of Kalamazoo, MI, Aaron, Jr. (Salina) of Riverside, CA, and Denise (Johnny) Willhite of Kalamazoo; grandsons, Jerome (Carrie) of Kalamazoo and Anthony of Hiroshima, Japan; granddaughter, Marie (Steven) Edwards of Charlotte, North Carolina; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Willie White; special friend, Doris Hemphill; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will greet friends Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4-7:00PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 10 at 11:00AM at First United Baptist Church, 821 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 with Pastor Lenzy Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Please visit Ray's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com
Ray accepted Christ at a young age. He was a faithful member of First United Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for many years. Ray assisted in bringing the church to their current location on Burdick Street. A very active member, he also served as an usher, trustee for many years, as well as the Superintendent of the Sunday School and mission deacon. His expertise as a carpenter was used throughout his time there, as he took great care of their building and consulted with the church on improvement projects.
Ray worked as a carpenter for many companies in the area, retiring from Building Resoration in 1999. He was a mentor to a lot of young men, especially the family he loved and led steadfast with grace. He was known to dirty his fair share of pots and pans, known well for his greens and okra. Along with his wife, he was member of the TNBA Bowling League for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Fannie Lee Jamison, on October 25, 2013; his parents; five brothers, Willie Erie, S.L., William, James, and Wayne Jamison; three sisters, Ora Lee Johnson, Bertha Williams, and Dola Stewart; and grandson, Raymond Jamison.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Debbie of Kalamazoo, MI, Aaron, Jr. (Salina) of Riverside, CA, and Denise (Johnny) Willhite of Kalamazoo; grandsons, Jerome (Carrie) of Kalamazoo and Anthony of Hiroshima, Japan; granddaughter, Marie (Steven) Edwards of Charlotte, North Carolina; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Willie White; special friend, Doris Hemphill; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will greet friends Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4-7:00PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 10 at 11:00AM at First United Baptist Church, 821 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 with Pastor Lenzy Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Please visit Ray's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, October 9, 2020
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
First United Baptist Church of Kalamazoo
Graveside Service
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Starts at 12:45 pm (Eastern time)
Riverside Cemetery
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