Otis Wray Sr., 79, formerly of Racine, was called Home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 8, 2010. Mr. Wray was born in New Albany, MS on October 15, 1931, the son of the late McKinley and Janie (nee: Guyton) Wray. He accepted Christ at an early age. As a teen, he relocated to Racine where he was first employed by Belle City. After 39 dedicated years, he retired from American Motors/Chrysler in 1996. Mr. Wray was a member of Local 72 Retirees and the AMC/Chrysler 20 Year Club.
Otis was a good cook and enjoyed doing so until his health failed. He was an avid pool player, bowler, and traveler. He had a love for spirituals and gospel music as well as for cars. His quiet sense of humor was enjoyed by his family and friends.
Otis leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife, Bessie; his children, Barbara Wilson, Otis Wray Jr., both of Racine, Vickie Coleman, of Toledo, OH, Sherry Green, of Racine, Darryl Wray and Tracy Wray, both of Columbia, SC, stepchildren, Nita (Lenwood) Frazer, Judith (Andrew) Johns, all of Colorado Springs, CO, and Linda (Dana) Brown, of Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren, 15 step great-grandchildren, and 10 step great-great grandchildren; a “special 4 year old grandson” who called him Papa, Joey; 3 brothers, Charlie (Ruby) Wray, of Memphis, TN, Joe Wray, of Kenosha, and Roger Wray, of Racine; 2 sisters, Ida Lee Lowe, and O.T. Freeman, of Racine; 2 sisters-in-law, Ada Wray and Juanita Wray, both of Racine. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Lura Wray, stepson Calvin Jett; sister, Lucille Wray; brothers Lester Wray, and W.C. Wray, and by his brother-in-law Finest Freeman.
His Homegoing Service will be held on Monday, November 15th at 1:00 p.m. in Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Dr. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 12 o’clock Noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Cora Armon says
I knew Mr Otis,Wray for a short time. He was a friend of my godmother Martha Bell.