Robert D. Wray

He was born in Bedford, April 20, 1931, the son of Ralph Kenneth and Bessie Louise Robinson Wray. He married Yvonne Hedge September 29, 1950 in Bedford and she survives.

He had worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1987 from inspection. He was an ordained minister and has pastored at Hoosier Hills Baptist Church of Columbus, Fellowship Baptist of Mt. Auburn, and Spurnica Baptist Church in Brown County.

He was a member of Parkside Baptist Church, where he taught the Forever Young Bible Class.

Mr. Wray is survived by sons, Duane (Debbie) Wray of Indianapolis and Kenneth (Patricia) Wray of Franklin; a daughter, Mary Beth (Thomas) Heim of Columbus; a sister, Suella Martin of Williams; brothers, Eddie (Tammy) Wray and Joe (Jill) Wray of Bedford and Delbert (Kim) Wray of Salem; and grandchildren, Dale Wray of Bloomington, Bryan, Aaron and Amanda (Cory Mahon) Wray, all of Indianapolis, and Melissa Wray of Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Daniel Wray.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Baptist Church with Dr. William E. Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street and from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkside Baptist Church Building Fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.myers-reed.com.

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