HEATHSVILLE—Herbert H. Bray, 89, of Heathsville passed away on March 13, 2019. He was a U.S. Army military policeman.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Constance Rowe Bray; son, Gordon Bray of Germany; stepdaughters, Susan Haynie (Johnny) and Janet Diehl; sister, Sarah B. Swann; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
After retiring from the Army with 21 years of service, Mr. Bray served the German Armed Forces as a criminal investigator for five years.
He was a prominent church leader for Heathsville United Methodist Church where he served as lay leader and chairman of the administrative council. Mr. Bray was also a prominent member of Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary and a prior member of American Legion Lodge Post #117, Reedville.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Heathsville United Methodist Church. Interment followed the service at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Cemetery, Heathsville. Family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heathsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 86, Heathsville, VA 22473 or Mid-County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 355, Heathsville, VA 22473.
Currie Funeral Home, LLC, of Kilmarnock handled the arrangements.
