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1939
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2015
James BRAY Obituary
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BRAY, Sr., James Richard (Dickie/Jim) Departed this life in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday September 16, 2015 after a prolonged and debilitating illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 30, 1939, the son of Jack S. an Yvonne W. Bray. He graduated from Springfield Senior High School in 1957 and shortly thereafter enlisted into the United States Army. Mr. Bray served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne Division and retired as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years of active duty. After retiring, he returned to Springfield and held positions at International Harvester, the US Postal Service and retired as a civilian from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He earned an Associate Degree in Business at Clark State College, joined the Masonic Temple and served over 20 years as President of the Springfield Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He is survived by 5 daughters, Kimberlee Brae of North Hollywood, California; Michelle Leach (Michael) of Upper Nihau, Hawaii; Melissa Willis, Jaelynn Bray and Ciara Bray all living in Springfield, 2 sons Myles Bacon of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Anthony Ross of Springfield, siblings, Doris Lumford (Charles) of Raleigh, North Carolina, John W. Bray (Rosa) of McDonough, GA and Barbara Davis of Indianapolis, IN, a special daughter, Tracey Sherman of White Lake, Michigan, special and dedicated nieces, Anita Bray and Tatia Riggins both of Columbus, Ohio, Stephanie Cunningham of Springfield, OH, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Bray (Dickie) was preceded in death by 3 sons, James Richard Bray, Jr.; Stephen Lamar Bray and Kent David Bray, 3 sisters Mary Elizabeth Strodes (Sue), Delores Marie Graves and Gloria Bray (GG) and brother, Thomas O. Pullen, Jr. Funeral service will be held at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. Pleasant St. Springfield, OH on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 12 noon. Burial will be held at Dayton National Cemetery on Tuesday at 3pm. Message of condolences may be shared at www.NewcomerColumbus.com
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Debbie (Cobb) Marshall
September 25, 2016
Dickie, YOU were one of a kind. I remember the whole entire family. You were some nice folks who I enjoyed being neighbors to. Rest n Peace dear neighbor!!
Karen Painter
September 28, 2015
To the Bray family, My deepest sympathies for your loss..Your father was quite kind to me. At one time he had hoped to bring Ciara and Jaelyn to Colorado to live on my ranch. I appreciated his friendship greatly. He spoke very highly and kindly always of his friends and family...may your hearts be comforted with many pleasant memories.
Karen Painter
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September 27, 2015
To the Bray family,Dickie was one of a kind.A good neighbor and friend always ready to lend a good hand with timely advice or laboring hands.My family and me will miss him dearly.I will always remember his favorite words to me were Your good to go.May God Bless Your Family.Truly Yours The Browning Family.
Jack Hutslar
September 26, 2015
Always enjoyed the positive air that Dickie spread around. Rest in peace ... jack57shs
Geneva Core & family Derrick & Lenora Byrd & family
September 25, 2015
To the Bray family, you are in our prayers and hearts. Just know that he is in a better place where there is no more pain or suffering. Hold on the God's unchanging hand and he will see you through. Mr. Dickey will missed, We enjoyed The week-end get together's along with my father E.Core, L.Mitchell and the rest of gang playing cards and having fun, (laughter is good for the soul). May God Bless you all and keep him in his care
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