Background
Ray, James Allen was born on February 21, 1931 in Lexington, kentucky, United States. Son of Allen Brice and Elizabeth Logan (Simpson) Ray.
Ray, James Allen was born on February 21, 1931 in Lexington, kentucky, United States. Son of Allen Brice and Elizabeth Logan (Simpson) Ray.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University North Carolina, 1958. Master of Science, North Carolina State College, 1962.
Chief petrographic research Master Builders division Martin Marietta Corporation, Cleveland, 1959-1973, assistant director research, 1973-1977, director research, 1977-1978, director research and engineering, 1978-1979, vice president research, 1979-1980, vice president creative research, 1980-1982. Consultant, 1982;president James A. Ray Corporation 1986. Patentee in field With United States Air Force, 1951-1955.
With United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member American Institute Chemists, American Society for Testing and Materials, ICRI, Reserve Officers Association (life), National Rifle Association (life), Retired Officers Association (life), American Concrete Institute, International Cement Microscopy Association.
Married Mary Ruth Johnston, June 8, 1958. Children: James Edward, Allen Bruce, John David.