John Spray Obituary
In loving memory of John Spray (Vinton, Virginia), who departed this world on June 9, 2025 at the age of 94. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond F. Spray and Wilma F. Spray (Sly); his wife Flora Madelene Delozier; his former wife Ruth Anna Hunger; his wife Barbara Martin; his son Johnny Paul; his sister-in-law Jean Spray; his grandson Joshua Wolf; his sister-in-law Ilse (Karl Gum); his stepson Larry Martin; and his caregiver Debbie.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Dean (Linda Lea), Charletta Jokinen (Bob), Jonda Delozier, Rebecca Frank (Daniel) and Raymond Spray (Paige); his brother Ray (Vicki); his grandchildren, Brandan Wolf (Nikki), Sara Reichel, Paul, Scott, Ross, Kyle Fredell (Aylene), Lauren Weaver (Justin), Matthew (Shae), Alisha Dowse, Hannah Spray and Cierra Moses; his great grandchildren, Taylor Beck (Andy), Sydney, Nolan, Austin Reichel, Lola, John, Jacob Wolf, Osier Fredell, Ryleigh, Camden and Anson Weaver; his great great grandchild Lincoln Beck; his nephew Timothy Spray; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Bryse, Trinitee and Braylynn; his niece Megan McManus (Mark); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Gavin, Teagan, Dublynn and German; his niece Monika Czernik; his nephew Wolfgang Gum (Tayna); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Michael, Laura, Jenny Kreuzberger (Johannes) and Thomas; his stepdaughter Patricia Martin; his stepgrandchildren, Creighton and Ryan Piper; his caregivers, Desiree and Nicole; and also, David and Levi.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oakey's Vinton Chapel (627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery (5550 Bagging Plant Rd, Dublin, VA 24084).
