James Ray Cleburn

James Ray Cleburn, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on April 15, 1969, in Channelview, Texas, to Jerry Cleburn and Sandra Coleman.

James is survived by Gale Nichols; his father, Jerry Cleburn; his special aunt, Vivian “Aunt V” Hodges; his children, Katie Simpson and husband John, LeAnne Reat, and Trever Cleburn; his grandchildren, Vincent Hernandez, Brayden Simpson, Liberty Lewis, Coby Simpson, Zann Cleburn, and Emberly Lewis. He is also survived by his uncles, Coy Cleburn and Matthew Cleburn; aunts, Becky Cleburn and Debbie Crawford; his brothers, Jerry Cleburn Jr., Jim Cleburn and wife Florencia, William Cleburn and wife Dana; and special family members Jonathan Roberds and Rachel Muncy.

James was preceded in death by his loving mother, Sandra Roberds Coleman; his grandparents, Luther Roberds and wife Ima, Jerry Cleburn and wife Effie; his uncles, Luther Roberds Jr. and Dennis Roberds; and his aunt, Molly Cleburn.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Comfort and Console Gathering at 11:00 AM at the CTC Family Life Center.