Racine – W. C. Wray, 78, passed away at All Saints hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2007. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 6, 1929, the son of McKinley and Janie (nee: Guyton) Wray. On October 6, 1956 he was married to Juanita Jennings in Waukegan, Illinois. Most of his life was lived in Racine. W.C. retired from AMC/Chrysler Corporation in 1989 after 35 years. He was a faithful member of Wayman AME Church, where for many years he would drive the church van to bring fellow members to church and youth group outings. He was also active in his community and neighborhood, serving as the T-Block Captain. He was a hardworking man with strong family values, and who passed on to his children the value of a good name. He is survived by his beloved wife, Juanita Wray; and their children, Evone (Larry) Ashley, Dwight Jennings, Brenda (Anthony) Days, and Willis (Annette) Wray all of Racine; grandchildren, Felicia V. Jennings, Austin Wray, Willis C. Wray, Jr., Dwight Smith, Quinn A. Days, and Joythina McGee; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Rashay Jennings, Eljah and Isaiah Wray, Shelby Jennings, and Dariun McGee; brothers, Otis Wray, Roger Wray, Joe Wray, and Charlie (Ruby) Wray; sisters, Ida Lee Lowe, and O.T. Freeman; sister-in-law, Ada Wray, special cousins-in-law, Denise M. Bolton, Welton and Wyvonia McDougal; special friends, Robert Franklin and Frank Marsh; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents his was preceded in death by his brother, Lester Wray, and sister, Lucille Wray. Rev. Charlene Mills will officiate the Homegoing services at the Wayman AME Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2007, with visitation from 10-11a.m. Internment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. The family of W.C. Wray extends their thanks to Dr. Bernard Pegis, the All Saints Hospital staff at 2D and the ICU, Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation, and to Rev. Charlene Mills for all of their kindness, compassion, and skill offered to W.C. and his family.
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