J.C. Bray, 29, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, in Paragould.  He was born September 28, 1991, to Johnny and Lani Bray.  J.C. loved spending time with his children.  He liked playing football.  He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing.

J.C. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Danny Bray, Coy and Flora Bray, and Shirley and Harold Loomis; and uncle, O'dell Bray.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ann Bray; son, Bryson Bray; daughter, Serena Bray; stepchildren, Telsie Bias, Kaylynn Bias, Karlee Bias, and Floyd Hudson; mom and dad, Lani and Dennis Watson; father, Johnny Bray; grandparents, Teresa Bray and Dewayne and Sandra Watson; sisters, Mandy Lynn Bray and Trisha Mae Bray; employers and friends, Bruce and Valerie Carr; friend, Barbara Bray; and a host of extended family and friends that loved J.C. very much.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 22, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Vantassle officiating.  Burial will follow at Richwoods Cemetery in Corning, Arkansas.