Donnie was born in Altavista, VA on January 20, 1937 to Roger and Edith Wray. He graduated from Alamance High School in 1956 in Greensboro, NC and went on to join the US Navy where he served from 1956-1962 as Boatswain Mate 3rd Class. He worked for many years as a welder at Carolina Steel Corp in Greensboro, NC.
Donnie was a loyal servant to the Lord since an early age and dedicated his life to serving and witnessing to others. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church.
Donnie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Lou Wray as well as his brother David Lee Wray and sister-in-law Betty Sue Wray. He is survived by 2 daughters, Connie Wooten and Robin Wray. 6 grandchildren: Joey and Christopher (Laura) Lafroscia, Kristen and Kelsi Wooten, Christopher (Danielle) Heath, Jr and Tyler (Lindsay) Bishop. 8 great grandchildren: Haley, Shawn and Lily Lafroscia, Scarlett Wooten, Jocelynn, Brayden, Addison and Liam Heath. There are also a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Guilford Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The eulogy to be given by good friend and pastor Paul Marth.
The family would like to thank, on Donnie’s behalf, Amy Schwartz and Carol Hopper for being such loving and supportive friends. He also wanted to thank caregiver Rebecca Ivey for her outstanding care, support and love these past few weeks.
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