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John Wesley Dray Jr, 78 of Kenton Ohio, passed away on June 7th 2023 at Mercy Health in Lima Ohio. John was born on April 7th, 1945 to the late John Wesley Dray Sr and Edna Mae White. He is preceded in death by his brothers James Dray & Robert Shiflet, sisters Jane Alice DrayContinue Reading
John Wesley Dray Jr, 78 of Kenton Ohio, passed away on June 7th 2023 at Mercy Health in Lima Ohio.
John was born on April 7th, 1945 to the late John Wesley Dray Sr and Edna Mae White. He is preceded in death by his brothers James Dray & Robert Shiflet, sisters Jane Alice Dray Tripp, Rosa Lane, Emma Jean Brown, Hilda Nibert, Anna Mead and Margie Haskins, his great granddaughter Alexis Johnson and nephews Jim Nibert, Herman Nibert and Bobby Dray.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years Candie Dray and his children Johnnie Dray, Teresa Karr (Jason) and Wendy Dray of Deer Park Texas, Dale Dray of Kenton Ohio, Scarlett Dray and Brett Erlwine of Tennessee, his Sister Nancy Fields Curtis of Kentucky. And many nieces, nephews and cousins.
John is also survived by his little buddy Gage DeLong.
John left a large legacy behind that includes 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
John loved visiting with family, reading, learning new things, sharing history and helping others. He loved nature and going on long rides, eating ice cream and sharing stories of all kinds. His family was very important to him and he was grateful for the longer than expected life that God gave him.
John was a member of the Masons and held many offices. Past offices included Master of LaRue Lodge #513, High Priest of Sciota Chapter 119, Illustrious Master of Kenton Council 65. He was a past member of Latham Lodge 154 and Bellefontaine Commandery 61. And a 32nd degree Mason at Valley of Toledo. He currently holds the office of the Vice Grand at Caledonia Lodge 299, High Priest at Mizpah Encampment 50 and Sovereign Master at High Point Council 120.
John will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life will follow at a later date as he wished to be cremated and his ashes scattered.
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Sarah
left a message on July 7, 2023:
Daddy,
It's been a month since your passing and still I can't comprehend that your gone. It doesn't seem real. It was so heartbreaking to see you in the hospital the way I did. I never expected that. I also know that I seen you the night before you passed we were all sitting in the waiting area waiting for a scan to be completed when I looked up seen you walk out that door, stand there and look at us then walk by. I love you so much and I miss you. I miss being able to text you or call you. I know heaven got a good one. I will see you again. Until then I will live off memories that we made together.
Lynn Miller
left a message on July 6, 2023:
I often think about Johnny (that is how I remember him).
Scott Reynolds
left a message on June 26, 2023:
The family of Brother John Dray , You have my deepest condolences and prayers from Sager Lodge #513 . If at any point you wish to have a Masonic Service for John it would be my honor to conduct his service . Again you have my deepest sympathies……. Please deal free to contact me anytime ……. Scott Reynolds ……419-905-4779 3895 Yoder Rd Lima
Johnnie Dray
left a message on June 17, 2023:
Dad, tomorrow is Father’s Day and it will be the first Father’s Day for as long as I can. Remember that I can’t talk to you. I miss you beyond words. I know I should’ve called you and talk to you more, should’ve visited more. But I’ll never have a chance again.
I consider myself one of the lucky ones that I had a dad for 58 years. I promise you it won’t be a day goes by that I won’t think of you. I miss and love you.
Jannie Springer
left a message on June 12, 2023:
May you and your family find comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Amen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Elise Watkins
left a message on June 10, 2023:
My sincere condolences to the entire family in all states. I had the pleasure of meeting most of the Dray when I was just 11 years old . Several years later I got to travel to meet the rest of them. They are a large family with lots of love for everyone.
RIP Mr. John and teach them how to make homemade Buckeyes the right way!! You will be missed! Prayers to the family.
Dale W. DRAY
left a message on June 10, 2023:
Daddy, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that I wasn't home and you were alone. Coming in and finding you in the state that you were in has been forever burned into my soul, and God knows that is not the way I want to remember you. But my mind won't stop seeing you sitting in your recliner like that. I've been talking to you as I walk through the house, just as I always did, then I look up at your chair, and I get a creepy cold chill when I realize your gone and it hurts my heart, and makes me cry cause I lost my daddy, and my best friend. I will always talk to you throughout the day so I hope you don't ever get tired of hearing me rattling. I wasn't ready for you to go yet, but I knew you were tired. Daddy, I will always love you, and again I pray that you can forgive me , because I don't believe I will ever forgive myself. Fly -high DarkHorse 99.
Nita Wise
left a message on June 9, 2023:
My sincere sympathy to the family. I will miss you on Facebook dear cousin
Deborah LaGrone
left a message on June 9, 2023:
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Dray’s passing. Prayers for his family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Deborah LaGrone
left a message on June 9, 2023:
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Dray’s passing. Prayers for his family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Sarah
left a message on July 7, 2023:
Daddy,
It's been a month since your passing and still I can't comprehend that your gone. It doesn't seem real. It was so heartbreaking to see you in the hospital the way I did. I never expected that. I also know that I seen you the night before you passed we were all sitting in the waiting area waiting for a scan to be completed when I looked up seen you walk out that door, stand there and look at us then walk by. I love you so much and I miss you. I miss being able to text you or call you. I know heaven got a good one. I will see you again. Until then I will live off memories that we made together.
Lynn Miller
left a message on July 6, 2023:
I often think about Johnny (that is how I remember him).
Scott Reynolds
left a message on June 26, 2023:
The family of Brother John Dray , You have my deepest condolences and prayers from Sager Lodge #513 . If at any point you wish to have a Masonic Service for John it would be my honor to conduct his service . Again you have my deepest sympathies……. Please deal free to contact me anytime ……. Scott Reynolds ……419-905-4779 3895 Yoder Rd Lima
Johnnie Dray
left a message on June 17, 2023:
Dad, tomorrow is Father’s Day and it will be the first Father’s Day for as long as I can. Remember that I can’t talk to you. I miss you beyond words. I know I should’ve called you and talk to you more, should’ve visited more. But I’ll never have a chance again.
I consider myself one of the lucky ones that I had a dad for 58 years. I promise you it won’t be a day goes by that I won’t think of you. I miss and love you.
Jannie Springer
left a message on June 12, 2023:
May you and your family find comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Amen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Elise Watkins
left a message on June 10, 2023:
My sincere condolences to the entire family in all states. I had the pleasure of meeting most of the Dray when I was just 11 years old . Several years later I got to travel to meet the rest of them. They are a large family with lots of love for everyone.
RIP Mr. John and teach them how to make homemade Buckeyes the right way!! You will be missed! Prayers to the family.
Dale W. DRAY
left a message on June 10, 2023:
Daddy, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that I wasn't home and you were alone. Coming in and finding you in the state that you were in has been forever burned into my soul, and God knows that is not the way I want to remember you. But my mind won't stop seeing you sitting in your recliner like that. I've been talking to you as I walk through the house, just as I always did, then I look up at your chair, and I get a creepy cold chill when I realize your gone and it hurts my heart, and makes me cry cause I lost my daddy, and my best friend. I will always talk to you throughout the day so I hope you don't ever get tired of hearing me rattling. I wasn't ready for you to go yet, but I knew you were tired. Daddy, I will always love you, and again I pray that you can forgive me , because I don't believe I will ever forgive myself. Fly -high DarkHorse 99.
Nita Wise
left a message on June 9, 2023:
My sincere sympathy to the family. I will miss you on Facebook dear cousin
Deborah LaGrone
left a message on June 9, 2023:
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Dray’s passing. Prayers for his family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Deborah LaGrone
left a message on June 9, 2023:
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Dray’s passing. Prayers for his family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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