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.

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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