Mr. James A. Raymer, age 76 of Jonesboro passed away June 15, 2022.  Mr. Raymer was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and sang in the choir. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather. He loved his cat and Elvis and was an incredibly selfless person.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur J. & Ella M. Raymer; siblings: Thomas Raymer, Jean Jackson and Vicki Vincent. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Ann Raymer; Children: Jessica (Daniele) Sbordi of Scotch Plains, NJ and James (Kenya) Raymer of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Nicolas and Francesca Sbordi  and Selah Raymer; many nieces, nephews and extended family.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 4:30 PM, Friday, June 17th, 2022 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church with Ft. John Koziol, OFM Conv. officiating. After the service the family will hold a Celebration of Life at 6:30 PM at Eagles Landing Country Club in Stockbridge.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.Stjude.org or a charity of your choice, in memory of James A. Raymer.  Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com