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Jesse BRAY Obituary
Born July 24, 1929, in Clarksburg, W.Va., he was a son of Jesse F. Bray Sr. and Vera (Golden) Bray.
Mr. Bray served in the Air Force for four years, and was employed by Sears and Roebuck for 40 year. He was a 32° Mason of the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Norfolk, and was also a Shriner in the Khedive Temple. He retired to the Shenandoah Valley in 1990 and enjoyed flying general aviation. He was a member and a past elder of Springhill Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Doug Clark; as well as one brother and one sister.
Surviving are his wife, Laurie (Kundis) Clark Bray; three children, Mark Bray of Virginia Beach, Katrina Lokken of Lynchburg, and Tanya Bray of Petersburg; two sisters, Clara Mae Hudgins and husband, Kent of Virginia Beach, and Kay Ackiss and husband, Harvey of Portsmouth; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Springhill Presbyterian Church, Staunton, with the Rev. Charles McFarlin and the Rev. Herbert Lewis officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Bear Funeral Home in Churchville is serving the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Norm Jorgensen
September 20, 2010
Dear Katrina,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. I hope that you and your family are taking solace in the fact that a loved one is never really gone as long as you keep them in your heart.
All my best and God bless.
Norm
July 17, 2010
Trina, I'm so sorry. We love you and miss you very much. Love Marie
Keith Morris
June 7, 2010
Katrina, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have lost my parents in the last couple of years and I know how hard it can be. God Bless you and your family in your time of need.
Nancy Bryant
June 7, 2010
Dear Trina and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad and wanted to let you know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We always enjoyed coming to your home and visiting with your Dad when you and Amy were little girls. He was always so gracious and kind. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Nancy and Charles Bryant, Mechanicsville, Va.
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