James Ray Johnson, 73, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. James was born December 30, 1941 in Big Springs to James Thomas and Muriel Halbert Johnson. They both predeceased him. The family would like to thank Dr. Morrison and the staff at THR-Northwest for the compassionate care of James. Survivors: Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 51 years, Bobbie; daughters, Christy Brewer and husband, Chris and Toni Mauldin and husband, Jackie; sister, Brenda Estill and husband, Pat; grandchildren, Garrett Mauldin and Bailey Brewer; niece, Jennifer Fobbs; and nephew, Eric Estill and wife, Kim.