Mr. Early Bray, born February 08, 1923 in Leslie County, KY to the union of the late Adrian Bray and the late Sylvania Howard. He departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2010 at the St. Mary's - Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was 87 years, 8 months and 17 days of age at the time of his death. He was a life long resident of Leslie County and was a member of the Stinnett Church of Christ. By occupation he was a logger. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, His wife: Margaret Bray, one brother: Albert Bray, two sisters: Sophia Pratt and Goldie Vanzant. One granddaughter: Veronica Hubbard. Early leaves the following surviving: One son: Stanley Bray & Malena of Mozelle, KY, two daughters: Karen Gilbert & Roger of Stinnett, KY and Katheryn Joseph & Allen of London, KY. One sister: Stella Hoskins & Don of Asher, KY. Nine grandchildren: Amy Hoskins, Kevin Bray, Michael Joseph, Kyle Nantz, Sherry Joseph, John Joseph, Wesley Gilbert, Christopher Bray and Keisha Freeman. Eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A host of other special family and friends also survive.