James Ray Popp age 70, of Idlewild, Michigan, formerly of Freesoil, died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was born on April 4, 1953, in Jackson, Michigan and was the son of the late John L. and Luella J. (Patterson) Popp. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, November 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Fountain Cemetery in Sherman Township, Michigan.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.