MR. ROGER BRAY

William Roger Bray, age 75, of Crocker, was born on December 10, 1950 at McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a son of William Darrell and Jessie Iona (Hall) Bray and passed from this life on Friday June 19, 2026, in Phelps Health, Rolla.

Roger was united in marriage on September 11, 1976 to the former Kathy June Bell and to this union, eight children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren, one brother, Glenn Collins; and other relatives.

He was a truck driver for Pitt Ohio Express for thirty-five plus years. Roger was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, trains, history, and being with his family.

Those left to cherish the memory of Roger include: his wife of over forty-nine years Kathy of the home; six sons, Joshua Bray, Jacob Bray, Roger Bray, Jonathan Bray, Andrew Bray, and Eric Bray; two daughters, Mandy Gerhard and Rachel Smith; two brothers, Allen Bray and Leon Bray; one sister, Ruth Ponchick; eight grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held for Roger from 9 a.m. until the time of his service at 10 a.m. all on Monday, June 29, 2026 in the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker.

Honorary pallbearers for Roger were his sons, Joshua Bray, Jacob Bray, Roger Bray, Jonathan Bray, Andrew Bray, and Eric Bray.

Memorial contributions are suggested per the wishes of the family in memory of Mr. Roger Bray with envelopes available at the funeral home the day of his service or C/O Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home P.O. Box 700. Crocker, MO 65452.