Jack Wray, 70, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1956, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late William Ellis Wray and Alta Pearl Wray. Jack graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1974.

Jack had a passion for the outdoors and working with his hands. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson, hunting, fishing, collecting knives and guns, and restoring older trucks. He was also a proud member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Throughout his life, Jack received several honors and certificates, including a certificate from the Future Farmers of America, recognition as a Kentucky Colonel of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and a certificate from Feed the Children.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, William Ellis and Alta Pearl Wray; his three sisters, Jan Wray, Mary Lou Peters, and Doris Cruthers; and his two brothers, Bob Wray and Randy Wray.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 17 years, Joyce (Carey) Wray, whom he married on October 5, 2009; his two stepsons, James Hesson and Justin Hesson; and his three brothers, Ronald Wray and Roy Wray, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Fred Wray of Florida. He is also survived by his two sisters, Judy Laudermilt of Racine, Ohio, and Karen Ellyson of Louisiana. Jack also leaves behind 15 nephews and 11 nieces, along with 4 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren, all of whom remain part of his lasting family legacy.

A memorial service in Jack's honor will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm, with Robert Caldwell officiating. Visitation for the public will be held two hours prior to the service, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. 

Deal Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wray family.