John Wesley Dray Jr, 78 of Kenton Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 7th 2023 at St Ritas Mercy Health in Lima Ohio.

John was born on April 7th, 1945 to the late John Wesley Dray Sr and Edna Mae White. He is preceded in death by his brothers James Dray & Robert Shiflet, sisters Jane Alice Dray Tripp, Rosa Lane, Emma Jean Brown, Hilda Nibert, Anna Mead and Margie Haskins, his great granddaughter Alexis Johnson and nephews Jim Nibert, Herman Nibert and Bobby Dray.

He is survived by his ex wife and mother of his children Judy Casto Dray, children Johnnie Dray, Teresa Karr (Jason) and Wendy Dray of Deer Park Texas, Dale Dray of Houston Texas, his Sister Nancy Fields Curtis of Gallipolis Ohio, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. John left a large legacy behind that includes 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.

Dad loved visiting with family, reading, learning new things, sharing history and helping others. He loved nature and going on long rides, eating ice cream and sharing stories of all kinds. His family was very important to him and he was grateful for the longer than expected life that God gave him.

Dad was a United States Army Veteran, he served from 1962-1965. He was stationed in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Post 200 and the VFW. Dad was also a member of the Masons and held many offices. Past offices included Master of LaRue Lodge #513, High Priest of Scioto Chapter 119, Illustrious Master of Kenton Council 65. He was a past member of Latham Lodge 154 and Bellefontaine Commandery 61. And a 32nd degree Mason at Valley of Toledo. He currently holds the office of the Vice Grand at Caledonia Lodge 299, High Priest at Mizpah Encampment 50 and Sovereign Master at High Point Council 120.

His body was cremated and a celebration of life was held in his honor on August 12th 2023 at the Bulaville Christian Church in Gallipolis Ohio. His remains were spread at the pond of his choice in Point Pleasant West Virginia.

He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.