In Memory of

Frank

Raymond

Shray

Jr.

Obituary for Frank Raymond Shray Jr.

Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes Chapel


Frank Raymond Shray, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 93. Frank was born February 1, 1924 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania to his parents, Viola (Bowman) and Frank Raymond Shray, Sr. Frank honorably served his country in the United States Army and earned the rank of Private First Class. Following his military service, Frank worked as a welder and driller for Capital Steel Company for many years before retiring when he was 62 years old. On May 29, 1980, Frank married his sweetheart, Annie L. Bryant and together shared nearly 37 years of marriage. This union of marriage was blessed with two daughters. In his spare time, Frank enjoyed taking his daughters to the park when they were young, tinkering in the garage, sitting on the porch and drinking a Pepsi, holidays were always special to Frank and time spent together when his family came to see him. Frank will always be remembered and deeply missed each day.

Frank was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Viola and Frank Raymond Shray, Sr.;
Son, Bobby Shray;
Brothers: Bob Shray and Eddy Shray;
Sister, Helen Knor.

Frank leaves behind his loving family:
Wife of nearly 37 years, Annie Shray;
Daughter, Patricia Hedrick and her husband, Darin;
Daughter, Debbie Young and her husband, Joe;
Eleven Grandchildren:
Many other loving family and friends.