of Harrison, AR
April 16, 1948 - August 20, 2016
Forrest Edwin Wray, age 68, of Harrison, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home. He was born April 16, 1948, in Caldwell, Idaho, the son of Raymond and Burnell (Cole) Wray, who preceded him in death.
Edwin attended First Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a pipeline inspector and welder, a concrete specialist and finisher, and a general contracting superintendent. He was also an Arkansas National Guard veteran.
Edwin is survived by his wife, Cathy Mallet Wray, of the home; his son, Cody Wray; two daughters, Sarah Smith and Christine Waters; two granddaughters, Jada Dawn Wray and Lakin Waters; two brothers, Don Wray and wife Patricia and Kenny Wray and wife Ann, all of Harrison; two nieces, Shelley Keeter of Bentonville, Arkansas and Whitney Payne of Springdale, Arkansas; three nephews, Josh Wray, Donald Wray, and Chris Wray; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; and other family and friends.
Visitation was Friday, August 26, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Graveside service was Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Hill Top Cemetery, with Charles Mallett officiating.
Pallbearers were Mike Mallett, Chris Shaver, Shane Jones, and Edwin's nephews, Josh Wray, Donald Wray, and Chris Wray.
Honorary pallbearers were Don Wray, Kenny Wray, Donnie Williams, Neal Gibson, Bill Wray and Hospice of the Hills Hospice House staff and Tammy.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House P.O. Box 1927 Harrison, Arkansas 72602.
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7 Condolence(s)
Janie Mallett
Friday, August 26, 2016
Praying for the family of Edwin
Chris & Donna Williams
Thursday, August 25, 2016
To all the Wray family, may peace be with you.
I have fond memories growing up next to the Wray family on College St in the 1960's. Edwin had a Blue 55 Chevy, coolest car in town.
Lila Nettell and Summer Ballard
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Wray families. God Bless you all with his great comfort!!
Melissa Neeley Lowery
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to each one of u. I'm so sorry for ur loss. May God give u peace and comfort during these tough times. God bless u and ur family Melissa Lowery
Kathy Conway
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
God B less this family. O:)
Christy Moore
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
So sorry for the loss of Edwin. As a youngster, I remember spending time with the Wray family. My heart goes out to his family. Christy
Kendra (Choate) Smith and Chuck Smith
Monday, August 22, 2016
Cody and Family,
I am so very sorry for the passing of Edwin. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Words can't express the sadness your heart is going through. We are here if you need anything.
With love,
Chuck and Kendra (Choate) Smith