Stephen Alexander Wray

March 29, 1952 - August 28, 2021

Stephen Alexander Wray, born on the 29th day of March in the year of our Lord 1952 died on the 28th day of August, 2021. Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Mr. Wray was the middle child of the late Edsel and Virginia Wray. Mr. Wray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Troop Purdy Wray, on April 13, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marsha Gail Wray Barbero, and great-nephew, Nathan Patrick Reed. Mr. Wray is survived by his brother, Arnold Barry Wray of Manassas, Virginia; Son, Brian Edward Wray (Wife, Jan Wray) of Culpeper, Virginia; Niece, Angela Gail Reed (Husband, Gregory Joseph Reed) of Manassas, Virginia; Great-nephew, Jacob Michael Reed of Manassas, Virginia; Grandchildren, Alyssa Sandridge, Allan Cockrille, and Tyler Lee Wray; and Great-grandchild, Preston Sandridge. Mr. Wray made his life as a heavy equipment operator. He loved to grow vegetable gardens in the summer, but his passion was raising red bone show dogs. Family was the most important thing to Mr. Wray. Mr. Wray will always be remembered by his family and friends for his love of life.