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 WRAY Richard Dick Robert Wray, 66, of Jacksonville passed away Friday,
October 2, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center South. Dick was born and raised
in Cedar Rapid, Iowa. He lived a full and rewarding life which included graduating
from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's of Science in Business and
a Masters of Business Administration. He was a member of Northeast Florida
Association of Realtors and a property appraiser owning his own company. He was
a faithful member of the Mandarin Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death
by his parents Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Wray and his brother, Dr. David V. Wray.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Nannette Wray; nieces, Vanessa
Knight (Josh), Caitlin Nasca(Austin), Courtney Pike(Brad), Maggie Winegeart, Emily
Livingston and Kelly Jackson; nephews, Tyler Johnson and James Jackson; great niece,
Sophie; great nephews, Jude and David; and his beloved dogs, Brody and Bailey. His
unfailing good humor and kind heart will be missed by all who met and knew him. A
Celebration of Dick's life will be 1pm, Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Mandarin Presbyterian
Church, 12001 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223 . Memorials may be sent in
Dick's Honor to the Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216
(www.Jaxhumane.org) or Community Hospice 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
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Robert "Bob" Walker
Very sad news!Dick was definitely a great guy. Lots of good memories from Johnson & Washington & a reunion. He was a loyal creative co-conspirator on several mischievous escapades. Always had fun with him. Just sad now ...RIP Buddy !!!
Francie Dixon (Martin)
this is heart breaking. He was a very good friend of mine through the college years. Many many great times with Dick Wray
Dennis Pelisek
A great friend from junior high and beyond. i remember several escapades that he, myself, Dale Wood, and Tom Hubbard were involved in. He seemed to have a knack for taking life as it came. I often think about crazy things we did. Sad to hear of his pasing RIP Dick!
Stuart Lehr
Sorry to hear that. Though the memories fade with time, I do seem to remember getting in trouble for various things with him... sure do remember his senior picture. Can't believe that is almost 50 years old! Am sorry he won't be making the upcoming reunion.
David Valenta
Saddened by this news. We had mutual friends in high school. I remember him as being one of the organizers for the "Jr. Boys Breakfast" in Dows Field. Always fun and quick to laugh.
Patricia "Patty" Smith (Baer)
This is so sad to hear. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Yasmine Greenberg (Marca)
Dick was a really great guy, kindhearted, and thoughtful. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time talking with him at the 40th reunion. Our hotel rooms were next to one another, and we chatted on the balcony for quite some time. He was really an easy going guy, and I am heartbroken that he is gone. Yasmine Marca
Virginia "Ginny" Paxton (Schnarr)
I too am so sad to hear this.
Jonathan "Jon" Borne
Sad to hear. Many great memories
Donna Thorpe (Cilley)
It has taken me a few months to write this as Dick's passing really was such sad news to me. I so looked forward to seeing him at the reunions. He holds a very special place in my heart. Back in Junior High, I remember Dick, Dave Beadle and Steve Wilson being such goofy and funny guys and I really enjoyed being around them. Sort of like the Iowa version of the 3 Amigos. Later, after college Dick and I reconnected as friends and had some wonderful memories that I will always treasure. It is quite a loss as he had a happy spirit.