Robert Bray

Robert “Bob” Bray, Jr., 53, of Rossville, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his home.

He was born September 29, 1958, in Lafayette, the son of Robert, Sr. and Betty Casad Bray.

He married the former Sherry Culley; she survives.

Bob worked as a welder for Kelly Group in Lafayette for ten years.  He attended the Cornerstone Church in Mulberry and enjoyed fishing, hunting, Nascar, and riding his Harley Davidson.

He is also survived by three sons, Robert Joseph Bray, William Moreland Bray, and Sam “Hammy” and Brandy Bray; one daughter, Crystal Bray; two sisters, Sharon Butler and Karen and Jack Inman; three brothers, Larry Lee, Adrian Winger, and Jimmy Winger; three grandsons, William, Andrew, and Cole; several nieces and nephews including Travis Harris and Heather Mosley whom he loved as his own children; and special parents, Wanda and Bill Culley, and Pauline Winger.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Pat Bray and Nackle Bray; one sister, Linda; and two grandsons, Jeremiah Bray and Wyatt Bray.

Calling hours for Bob will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 4-7 pm at Bodine Funeral Home in Mulberry.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 10:30 am at Cornerstone Church in Mulberry, with Pastor Brad Fullerton officiating.

Burial will follow in Wyandotte Cemetery in Dayton.

Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.