Harold Bray

HAROLD C. BRAY, 75

Lakeland, FL – Harold C. Bray, age 75 of Lakeland, died on February 23,
2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center from complications related to
surgery.

Harold was born in Commerce, Georgia on March 1, 1932.  He was a Veteran
of the U.S. Army.  Harold worked as a master carpenter his entire life, most recently for Joe Goldsmith Construction. Harold was a sports enthusiast who played softball, ran marathons, and enjoyed ballroom dancing.  An avid golfer and long-time member of Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Harold won many local and charitable tournaments. A faithful member of Highland Park Church of the Nazarene and the Cliffhangers Class, he was known as the “Miracle Man” because of the many miracles God performed in his life over the past 6 years. Harold was an inspiration to many and used his time and talents in service to his God, church, and
community.

Harold passed from the pain of this world into the everlasting peace and glory of the Lord where he is now gazing upon the beauty of the One who kept him safe in his day of trouble. While we are deeply saddened with his passing and will grieve his loss deeply, we are joyful in the hope of His
glory, taking confidence in the fact that Harold knew where he was going and couldn't wait to get there.

Harold is survived by: son H. Scott Bray and his wife, Pat, from Howey-in-the-Hills, daughter Teresa Bray-Paul and her husband, Joseph, from Lakeland, daughter Joy B. Day from Lakeland; grandchildren Laura Fannin, Darien Bray, Kalen Bray, Jessica Day, and Jeremy Day; brother
Travis Bray and his wife, Eleanor, sister Elizabeth Reeder, and sister Embry Myers, all of Greensboro, NC.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Highland Park Church of the Nazarene.  After the service, family will receive friends at a homegoing reception at the church.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the mission program at Highland Park Church of the Nazarene, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL  33813.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.

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[SHERMAN KENNEDY]

WHEN I REMEMBER MY TEENAGE YEARS I THINK OF HAROLD, HE WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO ALL THE BOYS THAT KNEW HIS DAUGHTER. A HARD WORKER AND ALWAYS LAUGHING. HE WILL BE MISSED.