In Loving Memory
James F. Bray
10/3/1941 — 4/10/2016
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A Life Remembered
Obituary
James F. Bray
James F. Bray, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2016, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will precede the service starting at 1:00 PM.
Born in Garrison, Texas, on October 3, 1941, he was the son of Thomas R. Bray and Ethelda Mosley Bray. He served honorably as a Private First Class in the Army National Guard of Texas. James worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of Community Church where he faithfully volunteered with “Men of the Hour”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy Bray; and niece, Sabrina Hill.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Darlene Bray; nieces, Becky Flurry and husband Rufus, and Renee Martin; great nieces and nephews, Kristin and Karli Flurry, Tommy Martin, Deana King, and Lewis Hill; and 5 great-great nieces and nephews.
James F. Bray, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2016, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will precede the service starting at 1:00 PM.
Born in Garrison, Texas, on October 3, 1941, he was the son of Thomas R. Bray and Ethelda Mosley Bray. He served honorably as a Private First Class in the Army National Guard of Texas. James worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of Community Church where he faithfully volunteered with “Men of the Hour”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy Bray; and niece, Sabrina Hill.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Darlene Bray; nieces, Becky Flurry and husband Rufus, and Renee Martin; great nieces and nephews, Kristin and Karli Flurry, Tommy Martin, Deana King, and Lewis Hill; and 5 great-great nieces and nephews.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Sherri Hardesty
April 14, 2016
I was so surprised of Mr Jims passing and so deeply sorry -I will miss his little face walking past me EVERY Sunday morning and talking or picking with me -he was such a sweetheart -knowing that he is in the presence of Jesus gives us such comfort and peace --love and hugs to all who knew and loved him
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