James Ray Johnson, 73, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2015. James was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Big Springs to James Thomas and Muriel Halbert Johnson, who predeceased him. The family would like to thank Dr. Morrison and the staff at Texas Health Resourse-Northwest for the compassionate care of James. Left to cherish his memory are 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.