Jesse M. Bray

Jesse M. Bray, 72 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Aug. 15, 2019. He was born in Rives, June 4, 1947, to Lano and Faye Mauldin (Johnson).
Bray was devoted to his wife and family and loved spending time with them above all else. He moved to Mt. Vernon as a young man and, after serving in the Army, worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and was known by all as a prankster. He married Linda Simmons in 1969.
Bray is survived by: sister Glenda Scherer of Idaho; children, Larry (Margie) Bray of Wichita, Kan., Klista (Russell) Bateman and Aaron (Kelli) Bray of Mt. Vernon; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his wife; his parents; brother, Carl; and sister Janice VanPelt. A Celebration of Life service was held at Covenant Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, Aug. 20, 2019.