David Lewis Bray, Jr.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces arrangements for David Lewis Bray, Jr. age 75 of Athens, GA who passed away Friday July 26, 2013 at his home after an extended illness.

A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Cora Lee Dodd Bray and Lewis Bray, Sr. also of Banks County, GA. He was preceded in death by his siblings James Bray, Herbert Bray, Charles Bray and Rosa Lee Tice. He retired as a Sergeant 1st Class after 28 years in the United States Army. Mr. Bray was a former Director of Banks County EMS as well as employed with Jackson County EMS for a number of years. He eventually retired from Athens Material Handling in 2006 after 21 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Fortson Bray; daughter Renea Fortson Anderson and husband Dan, of Athens; son Randall D. Fortson and wife Rhonda, of Fredericksburg, VA; son in law Chris Brock of Homer; sister Brenda Bray Roberts, Homer; brother John (Danny) Bray, Toccoa; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, multiple nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, Jennings Mill Road Athens, GA on Sunday July 28th, 2013 at 3 PM. Visitation will be at Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA on Saturday July 27th, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM. Family will also receive friends at the home.