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Truman Bray Obituary
Truman Dale Bray
June 3, 1945 - Jan. 13, 2022
DECATUR - Truman Dale Bray, 76, passed away January, 13, 2022, with his wife and children by his side from complications related to COVID.
Dale was born to Ed and Juanita in 1945, and married Beverly Speagle in 1963. He was the 1963 senior class president of Eisenhower High School, is a Millikin University Alum, and retired from Caterpillar after 40-years of service. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife; son, Darin (Amy McWilliams) Bray; daughter, Tonya (Kevin) Jones; daughter, Shawn Bray; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Louis (Carol) Bray; sister, Virginia (Robert) Effler; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy; sister, Betty McLemore; and his parents.
He will be dearly missed by his family and many close friends.
Close family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 West Hickory Point Road, Decatur, IL.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating the Dani Rubin Kater Memorial Fund for COVID Care.
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Chris and Julie
January 20, 2022
Tonya, I'm so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. He was such a great dad and a genuinely nice guy. I remember seeing him at Colin's hockey games lately. Dale was always so dedicated to your mom, his family, and especially the grandkids. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Bob and Sandy Fenton
January 18, 2022
Always loved hearing him and Louie play guitar. We´re sorry about your loss. Love y´all
JoAnn Wirey
January 17, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember Mr. Bray as a kind man who always made me laugh because he was always correcting Tracy's English. We were childhood friends when you lived on Main St. Nothing but great memories from that time in my life.
David & Carol Rayhill
January 17, 2022
Beverly & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We have always enjoyed our friendship with you guys for so many years.
You were in my 1st graduating class when I started my career in teaching. I was only 4 years older than some of you guys which was a challenge some days, but what a wonderful group to start with.
I´m still subbing when we are not traveling as I so enjoy the student contact after all of these almost 60 years. ( That sounds old, but I don´t feel old!)
Our memories of you guys together are all such good memories.
Sorry we couldn´t attend Dale´s services, but we winter in Davie, FL (near FT. Lauderdale) January-March.
We are with you in spirit and in prayer.
Mary Richardson & Amy Moeller
January 16, 2022
Shawn, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Remember all the memories you have with him are still there. He lives on in the hearts of everyone he touched & nurtured while he was here. Keeping you & your family in our thoughts. Mary & Amy & Emily
Daniel Pullum
January 16, 2022
Hi Ms Beverly,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
We still remember you keeping our kids and you baking a green BD cake for Angela.
She and her husband live in Indy out on the west side. She is the program director for "Young Audiences" in Indy. She helps schools find artist for special programs, mostly in Indy but sometimes even in Decatur.
Paul R Meredith
January 16, 2022
Dale was a really great guy to work with at Caterpillar. We were friends for many years. I offer my condolences to Dale's wife and family members. RIP old friend.
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