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Ben was a lifelong Aurora resident and graduated in 2014 from West Aurora High School and then The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2018.
He is survived by his mother, Ann (Leonard) Dray; his sister, Sydney Dray; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Mary (Adams) Leonard; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father James F. Dray; and his paternal grandparents, James and Barbara (Glass) Dray.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street Aurora, IL 60506, 630-631-5500.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Interment will be private.
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Chauni Cano
April 15, 2025
A world without you doesn´t feel real.. I miss you so much my love & I pray you´re at peace..
Danielle
April 14, 2025
i was just talking about you last night and how i miss hanging out w you and talking about what life means. i'm so grateful to have known your spirit as it graced earth... i hope i showed you at least half the amount of love you showed me. thank you for making me smile and being there when i really needed someone to make me feel at peace. godspeed you into that feeling now too. i love you so much dude..
Megan
April 12, 2025
A beautiful soul gone too sone. Rest now. We shall meet again.
Megan Franklin
Sherrie Glass McCallister
April 12, 2025
I am sincerely sadden for our families Glass/Dray loss. We never met however I was friends in facebook and considered him family. It is tragic to lose someone especially at such a young age. My prayers are with our families for precious memories to flood our thoughts and give some relief. I also am thinking of many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and of course his father who are greeting him with open arms.
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Sherrie Glass McCallister
April 12, 2025
I am sincerely saddened at the Glass/Dray family loss. The connection was never contacted. But he was always family to me. I knew of Ben from Facebook. We are second cousins. I grew up with Jim, his father and have many fond memories at family gatherings. Prayers are for us to be flooded with good memories and thoughts to give some peace and comfort to such a tragic time.
Aaron Kostelecky
April 12, 2025
Ben was an amazing man. I could not have asked for someone better for my daughter. Even though we only got to see each other a few times I always knew my daughter was loved and safe with him. His memory will forever be etched into my heart. He was always welcome in our home. He will be missed everyday but also he will never be forgotten. We love and will deeply miss you Ben.
Bob
April 12, 2025
Fly free
Connie Darr
April 11, 2025
Family: where life begins and love never ends. The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep, no matter what. Ben we love you and God loves you!!
Donald heldenberg
April 10, 2025
Never. .met Ben knew him on FB he was great
Pennie Darr
April 10, 2025
We´re so sorry about Ben. A favorite memory I have is when he came to Bob & Mary Darr´s 50th anniversary/renewal celebration-he was so cute (and ornery) & adored his grandma & grandpa. Grandpa Jim told him he was NOT to jump up on the railing again as his caught him by the waists of his pants mid-jump. Such a sweet boy. (((Hugs))) and much love, Rich & Pennie Darr, Hannah & Paul, (Benjamin), Bethany, & Hailey & Garrett.
Chaunessi
April 10, 2025
I have never met someone so genuine in my life. Ben had a way of connecting with truly anyone and leaving a smile on your face. He was so full of joy and passion, never ever a dull moment in his presence. I´m so grateful for the time we had together and the impact he had on my life. I love you Ben. Until we meet again my angel.
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