Lewis Dean Bray's Obituary
Lewis Dean Bray, 84, passed away on July 12, 2022 in Decatur, IL.
Lewis was born to Thomas Edward and Juanita Estelle Bray on January 20, 1938, in Wapella, IL. He married Carrol Sue Osborn on May 25, 1956 in Decatur, IL. He was a golfer. He loved playing guitar. He enjoyed gardening. He was known for making home brewed moonshine. He could yodel. He was a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed.
Lewis is survived by his wife, Carrol Sue Bray; siblings; Virginia (Bobby) Effler; children, Terry (Lisa) Bray, Renee Burdick, Thomas (Pam) Bray; grandchildren, Brian Williamson, Brad Williamson, Erica Armbrister, Lindsey Lawler, Sara Bray, Katy Langhurst; great grandkids, Brayson Lawler, Mason Perales, Myles Perales and one on the way, named Louis Langhurst.
The family would like to give special thanks to Brian Williamson for his special care for grandma and grandpa.
Lewis is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty McLemore, T Dale Bray.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials to Decatur Macon County Humane Society
Condolences may be sent to Lewis’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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