Service Details
A celebration of Michael’s life and homegoing will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:30am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Pastor Chester Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service. Full Military Honors will follow the service. Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10:00am, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
***The family would like guests who are able to
please wear the color gray as it was his favorite color.***
The service will be available via live stream using the following link: https://youtu.be/2HirJPxv5jI
The family has invited all of their guests to join them for a repast at:
Fountain Banquet Hall
8505 Durand Avenue
Sturtevant, WI 53177
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Michael James Wray, the oldest son born to the late Roger Wray and Dearma Wray, Walker (nee: Thurman) on July 16, 1954 in Racine Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 68 years old. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Michael was united in marriage to the love of his life, Alma L. (nee: Mundy) Wray, on August 5, 1986, and shared 36 anniversaries together.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Racine, Wisconsin, and graduated from Washington Park High School, class of 1973. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army from 1975 through 1977. He was a member and supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project for several years. He worked at various places, and later retired from the Kenosha County Brookside Healthcare Center after 16 years.
Later in life, Michael developed a walk with Christ, spending moments daily in prayer, often recording his Christian walk in a journal. He was passionate about passing on wisdom to the young men in the family. At any given moment, you’d catch him listening to jazz, completing a word search or sudoku puzzle, or playing with his precious dog Willie. Michael had a big heart and was quick to respond to anyone in need. He was the kind of man who would overhear something to be done and handle it, without even being asked. He was a man of his word, yet did not tolerate any BS.
He was an avid sports fan, especially of football and basketball, often talking shop with family and friends. He was an expert on all things Marvel, and collected comics and action figures. Michael had an amazing voice, loved to sing (but never on camera). His mother-in-law would always say he belonged singing in a church choir. He was also an expert on cars, often making repairs for family and friends whenever asked. In fact, replacing windshield wipers on Alma’s car was what sparked their friendship!
Family left to cherish Michael’s memory are his wife Alma (nee: Mundy) Wray; children Samantha Wray (daughter of Roxanne Wilson West), Jovan Ash, Kimlon (Chester) Jackson; grandchildren: Robert M. Hudson Jr, Arianna Ash, Notorian Ash, Taiya Girley, Demetrian Ash, Mercedes Jackson, Chastity Harmon, Donovan Johnson, Anyah Jackson, Chester (CJ) Jackson III, Trinity Jackson, and Kayami Jackson; great-grandchild Josiah Parker, and Nova Johnson; siblings Jeffery Wray, Alicia Wray, Patrick (Denise) Wray, Christine “Tini” Hattix, Terri (Justin) Turner, Roger Wray Jr, MariEllen Touassiant; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins too numerous to name. Preceded in death by his parents Roger and Dearma Wray, and his sister Christi Ann Wray-Starks.
A celebration of Michael’s life and homegoing will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:30am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Pastor Chester Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service. Full Military Honors will follow the service. Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10:00am, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Jonathan Wray says
Uncle, you are and will be missed. Most people say “sorry for your loss” but I know where you are resting peaceful so it is not us loss for us.
Love you forever and always
Terri Wray-Turner says
You are going to be Truly missed, we love you Big Brother. Rest in Peace. Love ❤️😘
Roxanne says
Rest in Peace Michael, you will be missed.
Hope R Smith says
To The Wray Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one!
Wanda Smith says
My sincerest condolences to the Wray family..
Michael (Big Broski),I am at a lost for words… Thank you for being a great friend, Brother, Dr,counselor,etc.. I have learned a lot from you and I will continue living what you showed me in life.. Fly high soldier,until we meet again.
Love you Bro… Lil Mama
Craig Fields says
Rest in peace coz I will see you again one day
Ms. Debra Turner & Family says
Condolences to the Wray family. May God comfort you in this time of need. Praying for strength.
Ms. Debra Turner & Family says
Condolences to the Wray family. May God strengthen you all. R. I. Paradise ❤️
Marilyn Williams Pearson says
Sending my condolences to his daughter and siblings 🥰🙏🏾
Entire Westmoreland Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers to Entire Wray Family
Your sis Alicia says
I will truly miss you big brother Mikey love you and miss you always
Baby brother Patrick says
I’m crushed that you’re gone. You were my idol growing up. You showed me so much. I am who I am today partly because of you. I’m going to miss you bro.
Christine T Wray Hattix ( Tini ) says
I love you brother rest peacefully until we meet again 💜
Jerome Harrell says
My condolences to the family. RIP
Don and Jane Freeman. Tucson Arizona says
Our deepest condolences to the Wray Family and Friends during this difficult time of the passing of Michael. Nothing but good memories of my cousin in our younger years as we maneuvered through this maze called life.. Michael will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Travel light family.!
Donzell Holt says
See again my friend. I’ll never forget our childhood days😨
Thomas Jones and family. says
My deepest sympathy to the Wray family . Many good memories with Michael.
DOSS Family says
Our condolences to joe and Wray family. Rest in peace
Scott L Kirby & The Kirby Family says
Condolences to the Wray family.🙏
Matthew Sample says
I’m really going to miss my spade buddy! The coolest and down to earth man that l ever met! Nothing but love and respect to you!
Mary GoldenCannon says
My deepest condolence 🙏 to the whole family.
Anonymous says
To Alma and the family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gale and Pat Davis
maddy wirch says
So shocked & saddened to read of Mike’s passing. We worked together nightshift at Brookside & Mike was truly a “God send” – a source of quiet strength , calm, & safety during chaotic times. He was a wonderful, reliable, faithful worker & friend. Praying that our Wonderful Father will comfort you all in this sudden, wrenching loss & give you peace in the assurance that Mike is even now with his Savior & Lord.
Anonymous says
Michael will be sorrily missed by co workers Dennis Parise and Darlene Treskow of Brookside