George S. Bray 97 of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at 5:50 a.m., Sunday, May 31, 2026, in his residence.

George was born August 7, 1928, the son of Lonnie and Sadie (McCoy) Bray. He was retired from AE Staley Company. George married Alice Walker on December 11, 1949. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, the AE Staley Retirees Club, had served as a trustee of Long Creek Township Cemeteries, was the former coordinator of the Long Creek Township Come Share Program, and a member of the UPIU Local #7837. George was an avid gardener.

Surviving is his wife Alice of Decatur; son: Gary Bray (Darlene) of Flower Mound, TX; daughter: Gloria Moss (Bill) of Mt. Zion; granddaughters: Bethanie Platt (Chip), Caroline Bubulka (Bryan), and Kristine Moss; great-grandchildren: Huck Platt, Vaeda Platt, and Eloise Bubulka.

George was preceded in death by his parents, step-father: Lawrence Kirk, and his brother: Glenn Bray.

A service to honor George’s life will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday morning until service time. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown. Memorials may be made in his memory to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.

George was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was known for his sense of humor and will be long remembered.

courtesy:  Calvert & Wikoff