J. D. Bray, 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday August 6, 2011 at Glen Ridge Health Campus, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Lafayette, TN to James A. & Estelle (Blankenship) Bray.
J.D. was retired from Ford Motor Co.-KTP after 32 years service. He was a longtime member of Shively Heights Baptist Church, and was a WW II Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, his loving wife of 54 years, Elaine (Simmons) Bray; four Brothers and a Sister.
Survivors include his children: Brenda Heuke (Phil), Randy (Cathy) and Bruce (Melissa) Bray. seven Grandchildren and twelve Great Grandchildren and a Brother: Carl Bray.
A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Visitation wuill be Monday 2 - 9 PM and 10 - 1 Tuesday.
Expressions of Sympathy to American Red Cross.