Robert Dray
Posted By Funeral Funeral Futurist On July 16, 2013 @ 12:00 am In Obituaries | No Comments
Robert Dray, 67, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away July 16 in Savannah, Georgia. He died peacefully in the presence of his wife, Karen, after struggling with the complications of a malignant brain tumor discovered in March. They came to Savannah to be close to Karen’s family and stayed with her sister and brother-in-law, Gina and Todd.
Bob was from Chatham, Kent in England. He met and married Karen after coming to the USA in 1990. They had their 21st wedding anniversary on June 2. They both left the corporate world in 1992 and started an accounting and income tax business in 1993. Bob sold the business and retired in December 2012.
Bob is survived by his wife, Karen Wheelock, and his sons Nicholas (residing in Liverpool, England) and Christopher (residing in Chislehurst, England). Bob’s extended family includes his father and mother-in-law, Stan and Maureen, brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Lydia, Todd and Gina, and nieces Verna, Louise, and Regina. All reside in the Savannah area.
Bob was cremated July 18. His Memorial Service will be held on August 24 at 11:00 AM at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road in Savannah, Georgia.
Bob, your memory will always be carried in our hearts. You will be sorely missed by your loving wife every day for the rest of her life.
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Karen, it is hard to find the words to say that will comfort you. When I think of Bob a smile comes to my face. I have great memories of the three of us from Massachusetts to Mississippi to North Caroline. His memories and knowing Bob is in heaven will give you peace. Lean on your friends like me for strength and always remember how much you are loved.
Carnel Hoover
Karen, it is hard to find the words to say that will comfort you. When I think of Bob a smile comes to my face. I have great memories of the three of us from Massachusetts to Mississippi to North Caroline. His memories and knowing Bob is in heaven will give you peace. Lean on your friends like me for strength and always remember how much you are loved.
I am so sad to hear of Bob’s death. I had a professional relationship with both Bob and Karen, a relationship that felt like a friendship over time. Bob was very
helpful to me, always going the extra mile and seeing me through a difficult financial situation. He showed me how to run the finances of my business more effectively, something I am forever grateful for. Meetings with Bob were fun. His great sense of humor was a big part of why I enjoyed my relationship with him so much. I have been missing him since his retirement, and am so sad today. I’ll miss you, Bob!
With love to you Karen, Moira
Karen
I was so sorry to hear about Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Lynn Sarir
Dear Karen, I was so shocked and saddened to see Bob’s death in the paper this morning. You and Bob were so good to me when I worked with B/U. Both of you so special to work with. I considered you to be friends, as well as business associates. I had no idea that you all had retired and left NC. I regret the times that I thought about going by the office and never did. I always enjoyed talking with the two of you, especially Bob’s English accent and his laughter. Even when times were so serious! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Bob’s family during the coming days. May the memories you two made together bring you great comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their children at this most difficult time. It is with great sadness that we receive this news. May the Lord bless & comfort you all and bring you peace.
Condolences,
Chris & Stacey Ferrell
Elite Sales & Technology, Ltd.
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