Jimmy Ray Lomax

Big Stone Gap, Virginia Jimmy Ray Lomax, 83, passed away Friday March 29th, 2024, at Lonesome Pine Hospital, in Big Stone Gap, VA. Jimmy Ray is one of four children, born to Fred and Bessie (Pierce) Lomax on December 25th, 1940, in Osaka, VA. He grew up in a home where there was always music. He was taught to play guitar by father, Fred Lomax, and continued teaching himself after his father’s passing and taught himself to play the piano. Jimmy had a beautiful baritone voice and sang at places like church in youth programs and school functions. Jimmy Ray graduated from Bland High school in 1959 and sang “He” by Wintley Phipps during graduation. After graduation, Jimmy joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson and later stationed in Germany. Jimmy then moved to Buffalo, NY, where he was employed by General Motors. Once retired, he returned to Big Stone Gap, VA. Jimmy was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Bessie (Pierce) Lomax, and half-sister, Rebecca (Carl) Hale, brother, Richard Allen Lomax, and sister-in-law, Vivian Pierce. He leaves to cherish his memories, Children: Seymon (Arthur) Miller of Knoxville, TN, Sean Lomax of Big Stone Gap, VA, Shanee Lomax of Big Stone Gap, VA. Grandchildren: Jasmine (Nathaniel) Smith, Brittany Mooney, Kendall Lomax, Trey Lomax, Robert (Kiera) Hartsock, Brieann (Landon) Lomax, Debra (Jacob) Burton, Autumn Hartsock, Alyveiah Lomax, Zavier Lomax, Julian Lomax, and Elijah Lomax. Siblings: Donald Pierce-Lomax of Roanoke, VA and Annie Ruth Lomax-Juanso of Lexington, KY. Nephews: Ramon (Becky) Juanso of Lexington, KY and Renaldo Juanso (Michelle) of Oakland, CA; and a host of great grandchildren, great niece and nephews, and friends. The Visitation for Jimmy Ray Lomax will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, VA. The Funeral Service will be held following in the funeral homes' chapel. Special music will be provided by: Nathaniel Smith. A graveside committal service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Joseph Garfield Long, Sr. Memorial Cemetery. (Oakview Cemetery) at 4:30 where he will be laid to rest with his family. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 4:20. A memorial video has been created for family and friends at: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/F92DDGW44QCT9MQZ An online register is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jimmy Ray Lomax.

Jimmy Ray Lomax

December 25, 1940 - March 29, 2024

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