Kenneth “Kenny” Bray, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at his home in Aurora, Kansas. He was born on March 9, 1947, in Concordia, Kan., to Charles H. & Beulah E. (Harter) Bray.
He graduated from Scandia High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967-1969. He married Bonnie Lanoue on Aug. 2, 1974, in Concordia, Kan. He was a diesel mechanic for Boogaarts Grocery, and later Martin Tractor, until his retirement.
Kenny loved to fish and was an avid pool player. He was a member of the American Legion.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Bonnie, Aurora; daughter, Amy Sulanka (Randy), Aurora; sons, Jeffrey Bray (Kelly), Hutchinson & John Bray (Michelle), Concordia; grandchildren, Kayla Simmons, Sahra Bray & Lora Bray, Hutchinson, Dane & Dylan Sulanka, Aurora & Emma & Logan Bray, Concordia; brothers, Leland Bray, Concordia & Gerald Bray, Aurora.
He was preceded in death by his parents & sisters-in-law, Arlene Bray and Paula Bray.
Private family graveside services will be held Friday, April 17, 2020, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Aurora, with Pastor Bob Burns officiating and Military Honors by the U.S. Marine Corps. The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
