Carl “Roger” Bray
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Carl “Roger” Bray, 73, Lee’ Summit, Missouri passed away December 1, 2016. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 located at Summit Park Church – 2818 NE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064. The visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by the memorial service. Flowers for the service can be sent to Summit Park Church, and any memorial contributions are suggested to the church.
Roger was born February 18, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri and spent most of his childhood raised on a farm. He graduated from Ruskin High School in 1961 and then joined the Air Force and served as a Radar Technician. From there, he went on to start a family and take on a diverse career path as a fisherman, machinist, jeweler, and much more. Roger will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and friends, and his desire to joke and have fun at all times. His passions included his intimate relationship with God, his grandchildren, collections, homeopathic therapies, politics, crafts, cooking, music and dancing. Roger was a master of many things, and would be best known as an artist, inventor, musician, philosopher, conspiracy theorist, adventurer, mentor, and father to all.
Preceded in death by; parents, Robert & Audrey Jones. Survivors include; son, Ryan Beutler; son & daughter-in-law, Aaron & Amy Bray, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; daughters & sons-in-law; Amy & Curt Stafford, Blue Springs, Missouri, Leah & Joe Schlotzhauer, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Kelsey & Gavin Bray, Brodie Stafford, Mark & Audrey Schlotzhauer; sister, Sue Brown, Raymore, Missouri and many nieces and nephews.
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Love you Uncle Roger! Say Hi to Grandpa and Grandma up there in heaven??
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As a kid, Roger was always my ‘cool’ older cousin. His mentoring was dubious by parental standards, but everything a young boy aspired to. He introduced me to live rock&roll, drag racing, Martin guitars, beer, cigarettes, great jokes, mechanics, dangerous practices with fireworks, etc. As we aged our habits and interests became more measured, our questions of life more probing, our commitment to the arts more passionate, and our love and enjoyment of each other continualing deep. I wish life and distance hadn’t separated us so in adult life, but I always carried him in my thoughts and heart, and always will. I trust he is renewing his adventures on a different plane, but I will miss his presence on this one. Love and peace to all the family. Roger is on his way. Farewell, cuz.
Roger was always smiling and happy to visit even if we hadn’t seen each other for years. He was a great friend to so many and will be missed. Love and blessing to his family. Rest in Peace and God Bless you, Roger.?
I’ll miss you my good friend! Roger was like a brother to me, he was a person who was a true friend, we would talk for hours on the phone. When I was down he would bring me back up, with his wisdom and humor! I taught Roger how to make jewelry, he always remembered that. I taught him a lot but he would always find a better way, ha!, he was a teacher! I am going to miss our many Politics & Religion conversations over the phone! I gmailwas his Best Man when June &Roger were married and felt honored. He really loved his Children and Grandchildren, we talked about them a lot over the phone. He always gave me a lot of advice! The last time we talked he talked about making a road trip to see me in Arizona! Roger will truly be missed, he was a Real Friend! Rest in Peace My Brother! I’ll be sure to be there in May when his Ashes are scattered, when the Roses are blooming!
You will never be forgotten and always have a place in my heart. You’ll be missed by many more than you may know. I love you Roger!
I meet Roger while I was the manager at John Calvin Manor. I will miss our “extended” discussions on theology. Rodger’s relationship with God was very important to him. I’m quite certain he is very busy in heaven getting the answers to all the questions he had for God. May God bless and give you all “the peace that passes understanding.”
Thinking of you all as you celebrate your dad’s remarkable life.
With lots of love- Keith & Sandy Bowlby
I’ve known Roger for years. He always had a smile on his face! That’s how I’ll always remember him!
I’ve known Roger for over 30 years. He was such a wonderful man with a caring heart. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Roger came into Cartridge World-Lee’s Summit, I’d say, monthly. He always wanted to leave a tip and wouldn’t take “no” for an answer no matter what we said. What a sweetheart!
I’m sorry for the loss of a great dad and grandfather he truly loved his family and his family loved him back just as much! Thoughts and prayers for you.
Roger always had a smile on his face, a caring an loving person. His children and grandchildren were very important to him. You will be be greatly missed.
We always enjoyed Roger’s visits to our mutual friends, the Cueni’s. He was kind and a loyal friend. Prayers to his family and friends.
I got to know Roger through Dave Becklean. I always found him enjoyable, never saw him upset and easy to talk to. I would call him occasionally to see how he was doing and he always appreciated it. He was a good person to know. He and I and Dave always had fun stories to tell.