Harvey Lee Bray Jr.

Posted on November 11, 2021

Harvey Lee Bray Jr., 74, of Carrabelle, passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2021, at his Carrabelle home with his family by his side.

He was born Jan. 14, 1947, in Mobile, Ala.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lee Bray Sr. and Earline Bray, and daughter, Ashly Schell.
Harvey retired from Buckeye Cellulose in Perry. During his retirement he enjoyed traveling, spending time with family at the beach, carpentry and woodworking.

He is survived by: his wife of 26 years, Kris Bray; children, Rich Bray, Krissy Monroe (Stephen), Ricky Schell and Jeremy Schell; sister, Patricia Bragdon (Robert); sister-in-law, Sandy Hendry (Larry); brother-in-law, Dale Krejcar Jr. (Melissa); four grandchildren, Blake Monroe (Emily), James Monroe, Mekailyn Schell (Cyndel) and Trentin Schell(Sissy); nieces, Marci Mooney (Christan, Dustin), Kristy Blanchett (Brian, Houston and Maizie) and Erica Ward (Daniel, Gracie, Brody and Emma); nephew, Trey Krejcar; and father-in-law. Dale Krejcar Sr. (Judy).  

When diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, Harvey spent his final days connecting with family and friends, while fulfilling his bucket list with his best friend and brother-in-law, Larry Hendry.

Harvey’s deep Christian faith provided him comfort throughout his illness, and he knew that our Lord Jesus Christ would provide saving grace. 

Honoring his wishes, there will be no formal services. His final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Carrabelle.

If one wishes, please donate in his name to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Skip and Trey Young are assisting the family, Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel