Col. James Ray Spurrier, USA (Ret), 86, passed away on December 27, 2004 in El Paso, TX. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Lucile Lafferty Spurrier, their three daughters, Patricia S. Bright, Lucile (Cindy) S. Christie, and Sarah (Sallie) S. Stewart, two sons-in-laws, Theodore Christie and Thomas Stewart, four grandchildren, Dawn W. Tillett, James R. Bright, Wendy W. Hall, and C. Spens Woodroof, ten great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews. He was a regular Army officer for 25 years and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Unit Citation and the Combat Infantry Badge. He received the Army Commendation Medal, the U.S. Cavalry Medal, and the Gold Medallion of the Order of St. George. He was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 12th Cavalry and named Distinguished Graduate of the Oklahoma Military Academy. After moving to El Paso in 1973 he founded the U.S. Horse Cavalry Association for preserving the history, literature and artifacts of the horse cavalry. He was the first Chairman of the Board and was President for over 20 years. He was an accomplished polo player and participated in the game until age 60 when he traded his polo mallets for golf clubs. He continued to be active on the golf course for another 20 years. Jimmie's gregarious personality will be deeply missed by family and friends. Visitation at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, Jan. 6, 2005, 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Services at the German Chapel, Fort Bliss, TX, January 7, 2005, 1 P.M., graveside at Ft. Bliss Cemetery, 2 P.M. No flowers; donations can be made to the U.S. Cavalry Association, P.O. Box 2325, Fort Riley, Kansas 66441.