John Thomas Wray

John Thomas (Tom) Wray, 81, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away at his home on Monday, October 13, 2008. He was a faithful and devoted member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren. He was the eldest son of Johnny and Annie Wray, whom are deceased. Also preceding him in death are his son, William Thomas Wray; and his brother, Willie Wray. Mr. Wray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie Carter Wray; son, Mike Wray; daughter, Kathy Holland; brothers and their wives, Price and Estelle Wray, Clyde and Betty Wray, and Paul Wray; his only sister, Betty Brown; grandchildren, Greg Wray, Brian Wray, Wendy Perdue, and Erik Holland; and several great-grandchildren whom he loved very much. Also surviving are in-laws, Eugene and Libby Carter, Chris and Billy Wills; and many other family members and friends. He never met a stranger and was one of the most loving and caring man ever. He was also a hard worker and a great husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from the Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Church Cemetery. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.