1937
William
2018
William P Bray
May 29, 1937 — March 17, 2018
William P Bray, 80, of Ladson, South Carolina passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2018.
He was born on May 29, 1937 in Fitchburg, MA to Leo and Mary (L'Esprance) Bray. He retired after serving 23 years in the US Air Force. William was a member of the Ladson Bass Masters, Bear Creek Fishing Club, and Foster Creek Bass Masters. His many hobbies included a passion for fishing, playing cards, and golf. He was also known as “Piano Bill” in high school for his ability and love of playing the piano.
Survivors include his wife, Anna (Rieger) Bray; sons, Peter Leo Bray (Tammy), Andrew D. Bray, and James Bray; daughters, Ruth Ann Bray and Hiede M. Bray (JR); grandchildren, James, Joseph, Nicholas, Christina, David, Amanda, Ella, and Heather; as well many great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018, from 9:00-10:00 AM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave, Summerville, SC 29483. A burial will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, 2837-D Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445, 843-553-1511.
He was born on May 29, 1937 in Fitchburg, MA to Leo and Mary (L'Esprance) Bray. He retired after serving 23 years in the US Air Force. William was a member of the Ladson Bass Masters, Bear Creek Fishing Club, and Foster Creek Bass Masters. His many hobbies included a passion for fishing, playing cards, and golf. He was also known as “Piano Bill” in high school for his ability and love of playing the piano.
Survivors include his wife, Anna (Rieger) Bray; sons, Peter Leo Bray (Tammy), Andrew D. Bray, and James Bray; daughters, Ruth Ann Bray and Hiede M. Bray (JR); grandchildren, James, Joseph, Nicholas, Christina, David, Amanda, Ella, and Heather; as well many great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018, from 9:00-10:00 AM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave, Summerville, SC 29483. A burial will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, 2837-D Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Avenue Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445, 843-553-1511.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm
McAlister-Smith Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
9:00 - 10:00 am
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church
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