Jimmy Ray Cozart age 63 of the Statesville community, died Monday evening, Aug. 20, 2018 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. Born Dec. 31, 1954, he was the son of the late James Albert Cozart and Magdelene Chumley Cozart and was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Billy and Wilma Ray Batey and a brother-in-law, Dean Batey. Jimmy Ray was a long time brick and stone mason. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Batey Cozart; daughter, Cierra Jan Thompson and husband, Michael and granddaughter, Hailey Mae Thompson all of Statesville; brother, James Robert  (Shannon) Cozart of Lebanon; brothers-in-law, Billy (Tracy) Batey and Joe Batey; sister-in-law, Cindi Batey and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Don Mathis officiating. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. till service time Thursday. Pallbearers, Ernie Adsmond, Mike Lawrence, Earl Lamberson, Chris Cozart, Jim Owen, Daniel Tyree. Interment at Jennings Cemetery.