David Paul Bray

David Paul Bray passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in San Diego, California while in hospice care surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. David was born on Leap Year Day, February 29, 1944, to Joseph Thomas Bray and Annie Bowman Bray in Louisville, Kentucky. David was the ninth son of 10 sons.

Shortly after graduating from Jefferson County High School in Louisville, David enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1963 to 1985. After retiring from active duty, David worked as a law enforcement officer on Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, CA.

While stationed in the Pacific, David met his bride, Luz “Lucy” Musquera. They married on May 2, 1967, in the Philippines. With their children, Johnny and Grace, David and Lucy lived in Bangor, Washington and Okinawa, Japan during his service in the military. Together the family settled in Chula Vista, California where he lived for many years before moving with Lucy to Bullhead City, Arizona. David was a resident of Bullhead City for the last 15 years.

He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Bullhead City and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

David loved to be surrounded by family and friends, and was always in search of funny stories and cartoons to share. He was happiest when playing bingo with Lucy at River Lodge Casino. He also enjoyed collecting books, reading, doing word puzzles, and especially watching his favorite game shows on the Game Show Network.

David was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Annie, his brothers Joseph, Jerome, Henry, Robert, Anthony, Michael, John and Daniel.

He is survived by his beloved wife Lucy of 53 years; son Johnny Bray and wife Sue Whitehead Bray of Chula Vista; daughter Grace Bray and Brice Kennedy of San Diego; brother Ralph Bray and wife Anna Lee Bray of Louisville, KY; niece Lynn Asbury and husband Howard Asbury of Laughlin, NV; grandchildren Angela Ohler, Mark Asbury, Anna Asbury all of San Diego, Leah King of Yuma, AZ; great grandchildren Kale’a Ohler and Savannah Ohler, and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews in Louisville, Kentucky.

A Vigil will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, between 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM, at Funeraria Del Angel Chula Vista. The Rosary Service will be prayed at 6:00 PM.

The Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2020, in the chapel at Funeraria Del Angel. Due to Covid restrictions, attendance for the funeral will be limited and reserved for immediate family members only.

Following the Funeral Mass, family and friends are invited to attend the Catholic Rite of Committal at 12:30 PM at La Vista Memorial Park in National City, CA. https://lavishttps://admin.mem.com/sso/admin/default.aspxtamemorialpark.com/

Memorial Donations may be made in David’s name to

The Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Due to Covid-19, as of Monday November 9, 2020, San Diego has declared PURPLE TIER. This causes an unfortunate shut down to businesses and restricts our ability to host a larger viewing to the public. We are asking that all attendees who wish to be a part of the services to proceed to the Graveside service only. Funeraria del Angel is restricted to 10 people within our facility until further notice.