David Russell Bray passed away on Friday, June 1 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.
David was born on February 8, 1940 in Remsen, NY and raised by Homer and Marguerite Bray. He graduated from Remsen High School in 1957. He held bachelors degrees from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
David was a researcher in dairy science, focusing on mastitis and heat stress in dairy cattle. His work began at Cornell University, where he worked for 14 years before transferring to the University of Florida to continue his research in Florida's climate. He worked at the University of Florida from 1981 until his retirement in 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Gainesville), his son Duane and his son-in-law Daniel (Brooklyn, NY).
As per his wishes, there will be no service. Friends and family may come to the house on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in David's honor to be made to the University of Florida Foundation, P.O. Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604-2425 or the charity of your choice.
David was born on February 8, 1940 in Remsen, NY and raised by Homer and Marguerite Bray. He graduated from Remsen High School in 1957. He held bachelors degrees from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
David was a researcher in dairy science, focusing on mastitis and heat stress in dairy cattle. His work began at Cornell University, where he worked for 14 years before transferring to the University of Florida to continue his research in Florida's climate. He worked at the University of Florida from 1981 until his retirement in 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Gainesville), his son Duane and his son-in-law Daniel (Brooklyn, NY).
As per his wishes, there will be no service. Friends and family may come to the house on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in David's honor to be made to the University of Florida Foundation, P.O. Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604-2425 or the charity of your choice.
David Russell Bray passed away on Friday, June 1 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.
David was born on February 8, 1940 in Remsen, NY and raised by Homer and Marguerite Bray. He graduated from Remsen High School in 1957. He held bachelors degrees from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
David was a researcher in dairy science, focusing on mastitis and heat stress in dairy cattle. His work began at Cornell University, where he worked for 14 years before transferring to the University of Florida to continue his research in Florida's climate. He worked at the University of Florida from 1981 until his retirement in 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Gainesville), his son Duane and his son-in-law Daniel (Brooklyn, NY).
As per his wishes, there will be no service. Friends and family may come to the house on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in David's honor to be made to the University of Florida Foundation, P.O. Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604-2425 or the charity of your choice.
David was born on February 8, 1940 in Remsen, NY and raised by Homer and Marguerite Bray. He graduated from Remsen High School in 1957. He held bachelors degrees from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
David was a researcher in dairy science, focusing on mastitis and heat stress in dairy cattle. His work began at Cornell University, where he worked for 14 years before transferring to the University of Florida to continue his research in Florida's climate. He worked at the University of Florida from 1981 until his retirement in 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Gainesville), his son Duane and his son-in-law Daniel (Brooklyn, NY).
As per his wishes, there will be no service. Friends and family may come to the house on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in David's honor to be made to the University of Florida Foundation, P.O. Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604-2425 or the charity of your choice.
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