Mr. William \u201cBill\u201d J. Wray, 85 of Scottsboro passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Graveside services were held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Pastor Brett Hogland officiating. Music was provided by Rick and Matt Whitehead.
\nHe was a faithful member of Scottsboro Church of God from an early age. He then became a charter member of Faith Covenant Church of God and also proudly served his country for 23 years in the Army National Guard, retiring as a Staff Sergeant.
\nMr. Wray is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annie Wray; children, Kerry (Cindy) Wray, Kendall (Kathy) Wray, Karen (Rick) Whitehead; grandchildren, Stephanie Ledwell, Robbie (Amanda) Webb, Brittany (Chris) Hovanec, Matthew (Julia) Whitehead; great-grandchildren, Madison Fletcher, Colin Ledwell, Drayden Doss, Myla Stewart, Nash Hovanec, Landry Hovanec, Shepherd Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace (Clyde) Sherrell, Bufford Wray; daughter, Kathy Webb.
\nThe family would like to extend a special thanks to their caregivers with Encompass Hospice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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