Obituary of James Earl Ray

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James Earl Ray

James Earl Ray (born March 10, 1928 in Alton, Illinois) was a criminal who was best known for being convicted for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. James died on April 23, 1998 and his death was of kidney and liver failure caused by Hepatitis C. He died at age 70.

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James Earl Ray Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ray, James Earl
    • Common Name: James Earl Ray
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Alton, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 10, 1928
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Also Known As: James Ray
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    James Earl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Earl Ray
    • Father: George Ellis Ray
    • Mother: Lucille Ray
    • Brother(s):
      • John Larry Ray
      • Jerry Ray
      • Franklin Ray
    • Sister(s):
      • Suzan Ray
      • Carol Ray
      • Melba Ray
      • Majorie Ray
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anna Sandhu Ray (married 1978-divorced 1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 23 1998 at age 70
  • Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Hepatitis (C-resulting in kidney and liver failure)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on March 10th Born in 1928 Born in Illinois Died in 1998 Died at age 70 Died from Hepatitis

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