1936
Lonnie
2022
Lonnie Bray
October 20, 1936 — August 28, 2022
Lonnie Bray was born October 20, 1936 in Spruce Pine, AL the son of the late William Floyd and Francis Aaron Bray.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Mercer on September 14, 1956.
Mr. Bray was a painter for over 30 years for Jim Walter Homes. He was a member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church in Guys, Tennessee. He served honorably in the United States Army for two terms.
He was known to his nieces and nephews as, "Unkie." He loved spending time and teasing each one of his nieces and nephews. A huge fan of the Golden Arches - cheeseburgers and fried pies were his favorites.
Mr. Bray departed this life on August 28, 2022 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 85 Years, 10 Months, 8 Days. He is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Ruth Bray of Ramer, TN; a sister, Ernestine Blevins of Spruce Pine, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bray was preceded in death by three brothers, Buiel, Junior, and William Oakland Bray.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Mercer on September 14, 1956.
Mr. Bray was a painter for over 30 years for Jim Walter Homes. He was a member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church in Guys, Tennessee. He served honorably in the United States Army for two terms.
He was known to his nieces and nephews as, "Unkie." He loved spending time and teasing each one of his nieces and nephews. A huge fan of the Golden Arches - cheeseburgers and fried pies were his favorites.
Mr. Bray departed this life on August 28, 2022 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 85 Years, 10 Months, 8 Days. He is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Ruth Bray of Ramer, TN; a sister, Ernestine Blevins of Spruce Pine, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bray was preceded in death by three brothers, Buiel, Junior, and William Oakland Bray.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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