Obituary for Dennis Daniel Wray, Jr.
Dennis Daniel Wray, Jr., age 38, of Bedford, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Dennis was born on June 20, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana to Dennis Wray, Sr. and Janice (Harris) Wray.
Dennis was a graduate of Bloomington High School South, Class of 2002 where he proudly played for the Panther football team and received many awards for his accomplishments. Dennis married his best friend, soulmate, and the love of his life Kendra Nichole (Marlow) Wray on September 1st 2012. They have 6 children (3 sons and 3 daughters) that they devoted their life each and every day to with love and passion. Always planning and preparing for the future, Dennis spent lots of time at Lowe’s shopping for tools and materials for his favorite hobby, house renovation projects. The family enjoyed working together to build their dreams. AKA, Chef Boyar “D” was his nickname as he found a new talent and love for cooking for his family as he always said “to love is to serve”! Dennis was devoted to teaching his children many life skills, but nothing more than knowing Christ and possessing servant leadership. He loved to show off his profound knowledge of the Bible, world history, world geography, and his insane knowledge of Marvel comics. He had a special place in his heart for all his military brothers and sisters that he also called friends and all of his friends he worked with at Victor/Indiana Limestone prior to his military service. He loved nothing more than loving, protecting, serving, and providing for all.
Due to his love for his country, Dennis enlisted in the military at the late age of 34, in September of 2017. His inspiration came from his sons who serve in the Air Force and Army, and his friend and CSM Richard Joyce. Dennis was an AGR soldier with duties at Joint Forces Headquarters, Indiana Army National Guard in Indianapolis. He has been posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant, Dennis D. Wray.
Dennis is survived by wife, Kendra (Marlow) Wray, children, Hannah Wray, Gabriella Wray, Charlize Wray, Jakeb (Daisy) Taylor, Chancellor (Skylar) Taylor, and Ayden Hostetter. Grandchild due in September, 2022 of Jakeb (Daisy) Taylor. Parents, Dennis and Janice Wray, Mother and Father-in-Law, Pamela and Thomas Marlow. Siblings, Christina (Clint) Rollins, Tammy (Rob) Case, Travis (Audrey) Wray. Sister-in-law, Serina Lacefield and brother-in-law, Kenneth Marlow. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Dennis was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents (Dewey and Betty Harris), Paternal grandparents (Leabert Wray and Betty Gentry). As well as several Uncles.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, February 7th, and from 12:00 pm until 1:00 PM on Tuesday February 8th, both at Lifeway Baptist Church, 7821 State Road 46 Ellettsville, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on February 8th at Lifeway Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Greene County Chapel Cemetery. Pastor Steve VonBokern will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Hills Armed Forces Families Association. Founder Kimberly Johnson can be contacted at 812-583-4736 and by email: h00sierhillsaffa@hotmail.com for information for donations.
Dennis was a graduate of Bloomington High School South, Class of 2002 where he proudly played for the Panther football team and received many awards for his accomplishments. Dennis married his best friend, soulmate, and the love of his life Kendra Nichole (Marlow) Wray on September 1st 2012. They have 6 children (3 sons and 3 daughters) that they devoted their life each and every day to with love and passion. Always planning and preparing for the future, Dennis spent lots of time at Lowe’s shopping for tools and materials for his favorite hobby, house renovation projects. The family enjoyed working together to build their dreams. AKA, Chef Boyar “D” was his nickname as he found a new talent and love for cooking for his family as he always said “to love is to serve”! Dennis was devoted to teaching his children many life skills, but nothing more than knowing Christ and possessing servant leadership. He loved to show off his profound knowledge of the Bible, world history, world geography, and his insane knowledge of Marvel comics. He had a special place in his heart for all his military brothers and sisters that he also called friends and all of his friends he worked with at Victor/Indiana Limestone prior to his military service. He loved nothing more than loving, protecting, serving, and providing for all.
Due to his love for his country, Dennis enlisted in the military at the late age of 34, in September of 2017. His inspiration came from his sons who serve in the Air Force and Army, and his friend and CSM Richard Joyce. Dennis was an AGR soldier with duties at Joint Forces Headquarters, Indiana Army National Guard in Indianapolis. He has been posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant, Dennis D. Wray.
Dennis is survived by wife, Kendra (Marlow) Wray, children, Hannah Wray, Gabriella Wray, Charlize Wray, Jakeb (Daisy) Taylor, Chancellor (Skylar) Taylor, and Ayden Hostetter. Grandchild due in September, 2022 of Jakeb (Daisy) Taylor. Parents, Dennis and Janice Wray, Mother and Father-in-Law, Pamela and Thomas Marlow. Siblings, Christina (Clint) Rollins, Tammy (Rob) Case, Travis (Audrey) Wray. Sister-in-law, Serina Lacefield and brother-in-law, Kenneth Marlow. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Dennis was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents (Dewey and Betty Harris), Paternal grandparents (Leabert Wray and Betty Gentry). As well as several Uncles.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, February 7th, and from 12:00 pm until 1:00 PM on Tuesday February 8th, both at Lifeway Baptist Church, 7821 State Road 46 Ellettsville, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on February 8th at Lifeway Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Greene County Chapel Cemetery. Pastor Steve VonBokern will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Hills Armed Forces Families Association. Founder Kimberly Johnson can be contacted at 812-583-4736 and by email: h00sierhillsaffa@hotmail.com for information for donations.