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CHARLES PRAY Obituary
Age 90, of Miamisburg, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1931, to the late Dr. Charles Ira Pray and Velma Twedell Pray in Bethany, MO. Charles was an account executive for WONE/WTUE Radio stations in Dayton, OH, for over 39 years. He was a member of Normandy United Methodist Church. Charles was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Antioch Shrine of Dayton. He attended Wentworth Military Academy and University of Missouri,
Columbia, MO. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved being with his kids and their families. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Catherine Price. He is survived by wife of 69 years, Barbara; daughter, Cynthia McCulla (Jonathan); son, Charles Craig (Carla); grandchildren, Charles "Chip" Pray (Maureen), Tina Urbina (John), Curtis Pray (Brittany), Elsie Bundschuch (Joseph), Justin Baker; great-grandchildren, McCartney and Charlotte "Charley" Pray, Winnie and Henry Bundschuh and Gunnar Pray. A Graveside Service will be held on at 1:00pm on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Miami
Valley Gardens where he will be interred. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in his memory to the wonderful folks at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave,
Dayton, OH 45420. Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.routsong.com.
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