Greg Bray was born on May 8, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri at St. Mary’s Hospital to Leo R. and Sandra Baker Bray. He had an older sister, Paula Diane. Later he was joined by two sisters, Dana Michele and Kayla Sheree. In 1965, his mother and siblings moved to Lowry City, MO where Greg grew up and attended school. He loved to listen and watch the trains go by and explore the creek both moving near their home. Later, he helped his grandfather, Leon Baker, farm and raise cattle. He loved riding tractors. In 1972, he was joined by three step siblings: Jim, Mark, and Libby Braithwait. He graduated from Lakeland High school in 1977. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and was Honorably discharged in 1983.
He leaves behind those who are determined to carry forth the principles and doctrines that give us joy and peace rather than hopelessness and despair: his son, Brandon and wife Brittney and two daughters, Lola Jane and Clementine; his daughter, Crystal Kay Riego and her husband, Russ; his son, Russell Gregory. His mother, Sandra Baker Braithwait, his sisters and their families, Paula and Steve, Dana and Gino, Kayla and Patrick, and his stepmother, Alice Bray. An aunt, Beverly Dull and her family, uncle JD and Candi Baker and their family, and aunt Marilyn Baker and son and other cousins.
He will be laid to rest at Wright’s Creek Cemetery among the many generations of ancestors that have left a rich heritage and legacy. Service was held Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Missouri.
