Charles Bray, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born July 5, 1947 in Adair County, KY, a son of the late Elvin and Beatrice Carter Bray.
Charles was a proud United States veteran, serving as an Army Ranger and Drill Sergeant for 16 years. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts during his years of service to his country.
SURVIVORS:
3 sons: Michael “Toe Joe” Bray (& Tammy) of Russell Springs, Bobby Bray of Nancy, and Dustin Bray (& Marissa) of New Mexico
2 brothers: Glendal Bray (& Mary) of Grand Rivers and Eugene Bray (& Glenna) of Evansville, Indiana
9 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:30pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Shepherd officiating
Visitation: After 4:00pmCT on Wednesday
Graveside Service: Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pmCT at the Russell Springs City Cemetery with full military honors by the DAV Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Selby, Mike Davis, Beneta Stevens, and Irwin
Funeral services are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
