Obituary for David William Dray
David William Dray, aka “The Nicest Guy,” 78, of Willoughby, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Burton Healthcare Center.
Born March 9, 1945, in Warren, he had lived in Richmond Heights before moving to Lake County 34 years ago.
David was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. He was the most patient person, yet also the biggest procrastinator. But most of all, he loved his family dearly, especially his girls and boys.
He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Barbara A. (nee Krych) Dray; loving father of Aimee C. Dray of University Heights and Karmi A. Jones of Willoughby; and cherished grandfather of Jacob R. Lorkovic and Caleb M. Jones.
David was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris (nee Meinzen) Dray; and sister, Belinda Litty.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home), in Willoughby, with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Father Andy Turner will officiate. Burial will follow the service at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
To leave condolences for the family or order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
Born March 9, 1945, in Warren, he had lived in Richmond Heights before moving to Lake County 34 years ago.
David was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. He was the most patient person, yet also the biggest procrastinator. But most of all, he loved his family dearly, especially his girls and boys.
He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Barbara A. (nee Krych) Dray; loving father of Aimee C. Dray of University Heights and Karmi A. Jones of Willoughby; and cherished grandfather of Jacob R. Lorkovic and Caleb M. Jones.
David was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris (nee Meinzen) Dray; and sister, Belinda Litty.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home), in Willoughby, with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Father Andy Turner will officiate. Burial will follow the service at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
To leave condolences for the family or order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.