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Gary, Indiana
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Cleophis Bray ("Brady") age 75, passed away February 5, 2014. He was a resident of Gary, Indiana for 50 years, formerly of Brent, Alabama.
He attended Alabama High School, retired from U.S. Steel and Jarrett Detective Agency. He was a member of New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and a member of the Masons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louise Bray; brothers, Joenathan Bray, Cleveland Bray, Raythanal Bray and Dean Bray; sisters, Matilda Ramsey and Mamie L. Coleman.
He is survived by nine children; Katrise Bray of Denver, Colorado; Al E. (Diann) Anderson of Hammond, Indiana; Mary (Derek) Williams of Marion Alabama; Cleophis Bray Jr. of Gary, Indiana; Keith Bray of Gary, Indiana; Antoine Bray of Denver, Colorado; Bobby Johnson, II of Indianapolis, Indiana; Kowan Johnson Sr. of Gary, Indiana and Nishee Johnson of Lafayette, Indiana.
He also leaves 36 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two aunts, two uncles and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation, February 14, 2014 at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. (family hour 6-7 p.m.)
Funeral service February 15, 2014 at Clark Road Baptist Church, 2141 Clark Road, Gary, Indiana beginning at 11 a.m., Reverend Edward C. Turner, officiating. Burial at Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart. ~
Rest in Peace to "My Main Man" Mr. Brady. I will miss your stories about you and my father that always made laugh and your generous spirit.
Percy Wesley Giles
February 15, 2014 | Ferguson, MO
Goodbye Mr. Bray, Lud "LabCorp" Yards
February 15, 2014
Brady I am so happy I had the pleasure of knowing you and being apart of your family. Kayla, JuJu and myself will truly miss you. Ms. Pat May God keep & comfort you.
Donna & family
February 15, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
I'm truly sorry for the loss of Mr. Brady. He was such a nice person and very welcoming to be around. It was never a dull moment being in his presence. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. God Bless
Donnie & Camill & family
February 14, 2014 | IN
MY GUY RIP BRADY YOU BE MISS..
Tim Morgan
February 14, 2014 | IN
Momma Patricia, Lee, and the rest of the family...
I've been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. MUCH love and God Bless.
Courtnee D
February 14, 2014 | West Lafayette, IN
TO THE `BRAY` FAMILY MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW...RIP BRADY YOUR LEGACY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
CHERYL PERRY~WILBURN
February 14, 2014 | GARY, IN
Rest in peace Uncle Brady. You always made me laugh and hada great story to tell. You will truly be missed....
Camilla Pulliam
February 13, 2014 | Merrillville, IN
Im so sorry to hear of the loss of daddy bray , he will be greatly mist. mama bray I promis to cone see you everytime i come home , I love you. Bob , Quon keep your head up brothers forever!!!!
Tony Clinton
February 13, 2014 | Forrest City, AR