ROCK HILL, SC ~ Mr. Jimmy Ray Maree, age 79, passed away May 21, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born October 10, 1940, a son of the late Jeff Maree and Alma Stacks Maree.  Mr. Maree loved taking his children and grandchildren fishing.  He coached his sons in baseball and travel baseball.  Mr. Maree was a State Constable.  He was owner operator of Maree Repair Service.

Mr. Maree is survived by his children, Nancy Whitaker (Robby) of Lancaster, SC, Jeff Maree (Mandy) of Rock Hill, SC, and Jamie Maree (Angela) of Lancaster, SC; five grandchildren, Devin Adams, David Adams, Alexa Maree, Jackson Maree, Abrey Maree; a sister, Deborah Maree Greer; and a very special nephew, Frank Maree.

Mr. Maree was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Jessica Adams; four brothers, W.K. Maree, Arthur Maree, Max Jordan, and Ronnie Maree; and four sisters, Louise Maree Strawn, Dreamer Jordan Jacobs, Gayle Maree Oliver, and Jeffery Maree Roberts.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Maree will be 2:00 pm Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Burgess Funeral Home, 1800 Charlotte Hwy. Lancaster, SC officiated by Rev. Al Brigman.  Due to ongoing public health concerns, the family asks that those who consider attending will use all judgement and discernment and follow the recommendations of the CDC and Governor.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 9112 Lancaster Hwy., Waxhaw, NC 28173, or Wayne T. Patrick House, 2275 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732.