Bray

Ronald L. Bray, 74, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 7, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1950 in Litchfield to Andrew Bray and Elizabeth Dunn Bray. He married Nancy Meehan Bray on Sept. 15, 1972, in Gillespie and she survives.

He was retired after having been an inspector for Olin Brass. Ronald was a member of the US Navy Reserves. He enjoyed sports, especially football, horseback riding and camping.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Bray; mother, Elizabeth Dunn Bray; and brother, Andrew J. Bray. He is survived by his children, Heath (Kylee) Bray of River Forest, Ill., Trinity (Brad, Jr.) Bray – Jett of Gillespie, Ill .; grandchildren, Kira, Lacey, Owen; brother, Gary (Kay) Bray of Litchfield; sister, Nancy (Arlin) Cunningham of Brighton, Ill .; sister-in-law, Pat Bray of Gillespie; many nieces, nephews, several great nieces and great nephews.

Friends may call on Feb. 17, 2024 at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie from 9 – 11 a.m. A memorial mass will be held on the same day at 11 a.m.

Memorials are suggested to the HEIDI Foundation or Knights of Columbus of Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.