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Jonathan Pray Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in the Drawing Room of Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. The Rev. Helen Jones and Priestess Sally Hummer will officiate. Interment: Cope Cemetery in Johnson County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to a favorite charity.
Jonathan Cornelius Pray was born Aug. 22, 1953, in Fort Worth. A graduate of Southwest High School, he also graduated from Tarleton State University and Golden Gate Baptist Seminary.
He had been employed as a technical analyst at Cawley, Gillespie and Associates for the past 12 years.
Jonathan was an Eagle Scout and active Scout leader for a number of years, master Mason, member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Texas. He volunteered as a football coach and was the secretary of the Cope Cemetery Association.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jeanne Marie.
Survivors: Wife, Dolores; daughter, Jennifer Wereicki and her husband, Jonathan, of London, England; sons, Jeremia, Joshua, Jonny and Christopher, all of Fort Worth; stepsons, Ricardo and Marco; parents, Don and Betty Pray; sisters, Dr. Jennifer Hall and her husband, Gail, of Norman, Okla., and Judy Hendrix Crowley; brother, Jeff Pray and his wife, Lori, of Keller; nieces, Angela Garn and her husband, Will, and Samantha Pray; nephews, Brett and Michael Pray; great-niece, Abigail Garn; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
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Glynece Warren
January 29, 2008
I just learned of Jonathan's passing. My deepest sympathies to all the family. He was a great friend to me while our boys were in Scouts together and from then on we have kept in touch. I will miss my friend.
John Meyer
January 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bennie Shoemaker
September 30, 2007
Don and Betty my deepest,most heartfelt condollences. I just learned about Jonothan today at Church,you will be in my prayers. Bennie Sims Shoemaker
Mark Smith
September 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to the Pray's and all sides of Jonathan's family. Jonathan was the older brother who took care of us and drove us to all of the football games, school, and band practices. For 20 plus year's the Smith's and Pray's were two tightly connected families then we all grew up and went seperate ways. We love you Pray's and are feeling your loss heavily right now. We hope to see you in coming weeks to reconnect and our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jonathan. God bless you and love from the entire Smith family.
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Mark Smith
September 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to the Pray's and all sides of Jonathan's family. Jonathan was the older brother who took care of us and drove us to all of the football games, school, and band practices. For 20 plus year's the Smith's and Pray's were two tightly connected families then we all grew up and went seperate ways. We love you Pray's and are feeling your loss heavily right now. We hope to see you in coming weeks to reconnect and our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jonathan.
Shirley Givant
September 15, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Pray family. I remember Jonathan in my cub scout group and high school.
Michael Givant, Shirley and Earl Givant
Michael Musselman
September 14, 2007
Jonathan, You will always be my Woodbadge brother. We spent a lot of years together building scout troops and working with the boys. A lot of campouts together my friend. So very sorry to see things go this way. You were an important part of our lives and will live on in our memories. Michael
Steven Klein
September 14, 2007
I have known Jonathan for 40 years this month. I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. He and I spent many years together in grades 9-12, college and beyond. I am also a member of Tabernacle Masonic Lodge. He was a very bright and talented guy in many areas, and a wonderful trumpet player.
My heart goes out to the entire Pray family. May G-d console you in your grief, and may Jonathan's memory be a blessing.
Your friend,
Steve Klein
Joe & Elaine Klein
September 14, 2007
Joe and Elaine Klein extend their heart-felt sorrow and sympathy upon the passing of Jonathon. We knew Jonathan and his folks since he was in high school with our son, Steven. Our hearts are heavy and we wish you strength in this most difficult time
William & Sylvia Marrs
September 14, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Reba LaDuke
September 14, 2007
As a friend of his sister, Judy, our hearts and prayers go out to all his family. We pray for the Lord to give you peace, to comfort your hurting hearts, and to encompass you in His healing, loving arms as only He can.
Bobby Beesley
September 14, 2007
Bobby Beesley,who was his master of ceremony the night he received his masonic masters degree at tabernacle masonic lodge.His family will be in my prayers.God bless you all.Bobby Beesley
Steve Kaneaster
September 14, 2007
There are really no words that can console you at this unfortunate time. But in the short time that I knew John, I was proud and honored to call him Brother. I will pray that the Great Almighty will help you through this time. God Bless.
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