James Michael Ray was born on Feb. 25 at 2:53 p.m. to Melody Pitton and Jason Ray of Hinesville. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches. His maternal grandparents are Michael Pitton and Larinda Chisholm of Hinesville. His paternal grandparents are Brinda and Thomas Smith and Wade Ray of Hinesville.