Wray, William W. "Bill", age 86 of Fairborn, Ohio, formally of Tipp City, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. Bill was born on June 16, 1938 in Bethel Township, Ohio to the late Roy O. and Martha E. {Brubaker} Wray. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Mary Alexander and Betty Baum. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Joan M. {Hughes} Wray, daughters; Teena (Chris) Breeding of Fairborn, Ohio and Sherry (William Thacker) Holl of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, grandchildren; Jessica (Lance) Miller, Jaimee (Ben) Garbig, Nate (Katie) Breeding, Lisa Gallagher, and Nevada (Andy) Teeters. Also surviving are nine great grandchildren; Ethan, Braden, Cameron, Aiden, Mikayla, Owen, Emery, Grayce, and Elliott.

Bill worked as an exceptional Machinist for West Milton Precision, until he retired. He enjoyed woodworking, playing, and watching sports, and he was even inducted into the Bethel High School Hall of Fame. Bill had an exceptional voice and loved to sing. He liked to teach the grandchildren funny jingles that will forever live on in their hearts. Bill adored traveling to Myrtle Beach where he would set up camp right next to the ocean. He was a kind and lighthearted man, with an unforgettable sense of humor who truly loved life. Above all Bill was a devoted husband and family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME , 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. A Memorial Service officiated by Rev. Bonita Ritchie will begin at 6:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.