JIMMY RAY LAW

Jimmy Ray Law, 75, of Republic passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Jan. 2, 1950; the son of Virgil and Betty Jo (Stander) Law, and was one of six children.
He was a talented musician, both singing and playing the guitar. He played in several different bands, including “Swing Shift” and “The Billy Spears Band” in Lawrence, Kan. He was affectionately known as Lonesome Jim by his band mates and friends and he played music professionally from the late ‘60s through the ‘80s.
In the late ‘80s he met Brenda Conroy and together they had two children, Clint and Sydney. In the ‘90s he began working as a carpenter, finishing his career at Rivercut Golf Course in 2010. He had been a member of Hurley Baptist Church, playing guitar and singing in their church services.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Clint (Shelby) Law; daughter, Sydney Law; four grandchildren; and his mother-in-law Thelma Conroy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, T.J. Ramsey and his siblings: Debbie Law, Karen Law, Ricky Joe Law and Larue Law.
As per his own wishes, he will be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.