William "Ed" McBrayer's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Wabash, Indiana

William "Ed" McBrayer

December 10, 1939 - October 27, 2025 (85 years old)

Wabash, Indiana

William "Ed" McBrayer's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Wabash, Indiana

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Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, INC

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William "Ed" McBrayer

December 10, 1939 - October 27, 2025 (85 years old)

Wabash, Indiana

William McBrayer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William McBrayer of Wabash, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 27, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William McBrayer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey McBrayer and Anna McBrayer (Perkins); his siblings, Edna, Reba and Doug; and his sister-in-law JoAnne McBrayer (Keeton).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann McBrayer of Wabash; his children, Jennifer Madden (Phillip) of Olive Hill, Stephen McBrayer of Olive Hill, Byron McBrayer of Morehead, Bret Nealis (Ellen) of Cincinnati, Kent Nealis of Michigan, Erron Nealis (LeighAnn) of Wabash, Darci Boggs (Trent) of Wabash and David Brown (Tonya) of Wabash; and his brother John McBrayer (Linda) of Kentucky. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Manchester Avenue Chapel (1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service (1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, INC



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Oct 29

Visitation

Manchester Avenue Chapel
1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992

Wed

Oct 29

Funeral service

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service
1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992

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