Howard Douglas Wray of Piedmont, SC went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2020. Born in Maryville, TN 1937 to the late Felix and Alyene Wray.
Doug was a member of Freedom Fellowship Baptist Church, Moonville, SC. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railways. After retirement he enjoyed 13 years of fall-time RV-ing, working as a character at Dollywood, and 3 years being the “real Santa Claus” in Pembroke Pines, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Alice Fay, his children Trina L Wray; Amy L Thompson (Tim); Patrick L Wray (Tracey). Grandchildren Kayla (Brandon); Britt (Lisa); Jaime (Brandon); Carey (Katlyn); Justin (Amanda); Chase, Jessie, Chris, and Emma. Great-Grandchildren Logan, Hayden, Hannah, Robin, and Bonnie Faye. He was preceded in death by daughter Robin L McCurry (Ken) and granddaughter Kyle Lynn.
Graveside services will be held at Grove Station Baptist Church cemetery on Nov. 27, 2020, 10:00 am.