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“Your family is in our prayers. God bless you all. Mayor Johnnie LaPrade East Tawakoni ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Johnnie LaPrade, East Tawakoni Mayor - TX

“Charles you brought so many wonderful things to Susie, her children and grandchildren. You will forever be missed by everyone that knew you. A man...Read More »
2 of 8 | Posted by: Patricia Snody - TX

“Uncle Charles always brought a smile to my Aunt Susie's face and laughter in her heart. I enjoyed our conversations we would have when I visited. I...Read More »
3 of 8 | Posted by: Patti Ann - Laneville, TX

“I know Charles will be missed, he has always made everyone feel so welcome and has been a friendly smile to many. My family wishes to send our...Read More »
4 of 8 | Posted by: Robin Gibbs - Greenville, TX

“You were there during all the bad times in these last 3 years, when you smile a room would light up like the sunshine. No matter what... we knew we...Read More »
5 of 8 | Posted by: Deborah Bray Huffman - Murchison, TX

“You were the rock of this family and you will be very missed. I know you are having a great time with Aunt Bonnie Daddy, Uncle Allen. Aunt Opal, and...Read More »
6 of 8 | Posted by: Randy & Deborah Bray Huffman - TX

“A great man he was, he will be very missed. Eyes full of love and a smile that could brighten your day. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Regina Flynt - Dallas, TX - niece

“I will miss my Grandpa...always pulling jokes and had a laugh that you couldnt help laughing at. He once took me out in the back yard at Candlewick...Read More »
8 of 8 | Posted by: Julie Owens - Allen, TX


BRAY, CHARLES LEROY, SR. Was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Grace Bray; brothers, Allen Bray, Walter Bray; sister, Opal Gentry; and his first wife of 56 years, Bonnie Bray. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Deleathia Bray; brothers, Robert Bray and wife Mary Ann, Elmer Bray and wife Linda; sisters, Neoma Holding and husband Larry, Dolly Bird; sons, Charles "Pete" Bray and wife Becky; daughters, Glenda Winn, Bonnie Lynn Bray; stepsons, Mickey Wilson, Tim Wilson; stepdaughter, Deleathia Garner and husband Tony; 16 grandchildren; the loves of his life, a bunch of great grandbabies, numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend, Claude "Touge" Bray. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Charles was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, February 7th at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 3:30pm, Wednesday, February 8th at Restland Memorial Chapel followed by burial in Entrance Garden at Restland.