James Ray Sciple

James Ray Sciple
Wahalak
James Ray Sciple, 62, a life-long resident of Kemper County, passed away on Saturday; November 3, 2018, at his residence in Wahalak.
A visitation will be on Monday; November 5, 2018 from 5:30-8:00pm at Cockrell Funeral Home in Macon. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday; November 6, 2018, at 12:00pm from the Funeral Home Chapel with Burial services to immediately follow from a private family cemetery near Wahalak.
James Ray Sciple was born September 9, 1956, in Kemper County, MS, to Eliza Jane Stokes Sciple and the Late James Lloyd Sciple. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator, working on various jobs at many states throughout the US. He had retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers after over 20 years of service. He was a proud Father and Grandfather and he loved his family dearly. He was a known jokester and could laugh about anything. He enjoyed people and was especially fond of fishing. He attended Cross Mountain Ministries Church in Porterville.
He leaves behind his wife Debra Hailey Sciple; one son Justin Sciple and his wife Taylor; two grandchildren Casen and Chaney Sciple; his mother Eliza Jane Sciple; mother in law Jean Hailey; one brother Jackie W. Sciple, one sister Teresa Williams and host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his father in law Mabron Hailey.
Funeral services will be officiated by Bro. Doug Stokes and under the direction of Cockrell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Justin Sciple, Dow Hailey, Butch Hailey, Buddy Hailey, Gabe Sciple and Matt Hailey