Jimmy Ray Hostetter, 72, of Lexington, died Sunday, December 16, 2007 at his home.

He was born April 22, 1935 in Dehue, West Virginia, a son of the late Oakey Richard and Cora Biggs Hostetter.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hostetter was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Wayne Hostetter; three brothers: Don, Gene and Ora Hostetter; two grandsons and a great grandson.

He is survived by his wife, Aileen S. Hostetter; a son, Jimmy "Ray" Hostetter, Jr.; three daughters: Kathy Hostetter, Shelia Lineberry and Sharon Conner and husband, Johnny; three sisters: Ruth Smith, Betty Lilly, and Agnes Reynolds; three brothers: Pete Hostetter, Jeff Hostetter, and J. D. Hostetter and wife, Bob; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bud Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen ARP Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.