By Edgar on June 21st, 2017

    Funeral services for Dr. Hollis R. Bray, 80, of Many were held June 14 at First Baptist Church of Many with Dr. Joe Ratcliff and the Rev. Jonathon Bost officiating. Burial followed in the Many Cemetery. He was born on Wednes-day, November 18, 1936 in Converse and passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Sa-bine Retirement & Rehabilita-tion Center in Many. Dr. Bray practiced dentistry in Many for over 47 years.He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barba-ra Bray; parents, James Reece Bray and Amanda Tomkins Bray; and one brother. He is survived by his sons, James Paul Bray and wife, Stacie, of Negreet and Brian R. Bray and wife, Abby, of Hixson, Tennessee; grand-children, Dr. Amanda Bray of College Station, Texas, Dr. Jacob Bray and wife, Mary Kate, of Charlottesville, Vir-ginia, Lauren Bray of Hixson, Tennessee, and Madelyn Bray of Baton Rouge; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Wade Penfield, Don Burkett, Paul Morris, Orin Wysinger, Al Chamness, and Gayle Byles. Honorary pallbearers were Max Teasley, Brian Vines, and the Deacons of First Baptist Church of ManyIn lieu of flowers dona-tions may be made to: Toledo Bend Baptist Ministries, 3840 Carters Ferry Road, Zwolle, LA 71486; Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation, 910 Pierremont Rd. Suite 410, Shreveport, LA 71106; or Baptist Medical and Dental Mission International, designated to Honduras Mis-sionaries- Chris and Denyse Williams, 11 Plaza Drive, Hat-tiesburg, MS 39402.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com