Jackson Ray, 87 Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.Born June 10, 1937, in Quapaw, Okla., Jack was the son of Sam Ray and Minnie Long Ray.Jack was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation from his mama’s side and also celebrated his Lebanese side from his papa. He graduated from the Quapaw High School at the top of his class and served as class president. He went on to se...
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