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Raymond Earl "Ray" Brain

1943 - 2016

Raymond Brain Obituary

Raymond Ray' Earl Brain May 4, 1943 - May 27, 2016 San Diego, CA Born in Chicago, Ray and his family moved to San Diego when he was 5. He graduated from Grossmont High School, and from San Diego State University with a BA in Accounting. Ray served in the Army in the 101st Airborne Division. He began his career with Price Waterhouse and retired as the Controller for Presidio Components in 2005. He departed this life at the San Diego VA Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Ray is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Karen; and parents, Earl and Bernice Brain. He will be laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery on July 8, 2016.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 26, 2016.

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January 1, 2019

Ray was my roommate when we worked at Price Waterhouse. Sorry to learn of his passing. John Evans

Dave Ames

July 4, 2016

Lost my best friend.

June 27, 2016

Karen -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom.

Kris, Chris, Jacob, and Stephanie Hopping

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