John B. Bray

John B. Bray, age 85, of Springboro, Ohio, died Monday June 19, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 5, 1932 to Stephen and Reba (Young) Bray. John was a member of First Baptist Church Franklin for 67 years and where he played the piano, was the organist for Masonic Services for 60 years, was a member of Eastern Star Lodge #55 F.andA.M., and taught for the Dayton Board of Education. He was employed with Dayton Power and Light for 44 years as a stationary engineer and taught steam plant operation and retired in 1994. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Clyde Bray, mother, Reba May Bray and son Steven Bray. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty (Coffey) Bray daughter, Johnna Bray (Lloyd) Shearer; grandson, Steven Tyler Bray. Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday June 26, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Homes 40 North Main Street Springboro, Ohio with Rev. Paul Winkler officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Franklin, OH., Community Blood Center, or St. Jude's Hospital. Masonic services will be Sunday at 7:30pm. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.