William "Bill" Philip Bray's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

William "Bill" Philip Bray

July 9, 1952 - July 25, 2025 (73 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

William "Bill" Philip Bray's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

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Hall-Wynne Funeral Services

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William "Bill" Philip Bray

July 9, 1952 - July 25, 2025 (73 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

William Philip Bray Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Philip Bray (Durham, North Carolina), born in Algona, Iowa, whose life came to an end on July 25, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Daniel Langon Bray and Mary Phyllis Bray; and his siblings, Elizabeth Bray Kenney of Anchorage and Michael Dudley Bray of Iowa City, Iowa.. He is survived by: his wife Sarah Hardesty Bray of Durham; his daughter Eliza Bray (Ryan Leddy) of Denver, Colorado; his siblings, Daniel Bray Jr. of Iowa City, Iowa, Patricia Bray of Anchorage, Alaska, Mary Bray of Winter Park, Florida, Robert Bray and Richard Bray of Scottsdale, Arizona.; and his nephews, Daniel Bray III, Nick Bray (Anastasia Kenney), Caleb Bray and Robert Bray. He is also survived by extended family, friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hall-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel (1113 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701). A reception will be held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies (http://www.parkinsonrockies.org), where Bill's daughter Eliza is an active volunteer.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hall-Wynne Funeral Services



Wed

Sep 10

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Hall-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel
1113 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Wed

Sep 10

Reception

6:00 PM

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