Franklin Lafayette McCray, Jr. 47 of Nederland, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur after a courageous battle with cancer with his family at his side.
A memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Reverend Rick Sitton officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00-8:00 pm Wednesday.
Mr. McCray was the founder of Ace Solar Screens, and was an avid fisherman and loved the beach.
Born in Beaumont, he has lived the past 42 years in Nederland.
Survivors included sons; Don and Dustin McCray both of Nederland, children’s mother; Gina Gray of Nederland, mother; Mary Seymour and husband John of Nederland, father; Frank McCray, Sr. and wife Connie of Lumberton, brother; Charles McCray and companion Angie Morgan of Nederland, sister, Molly and husband Darren Edwards of Port Acres, step-sisters, Reneé Glover of Beaumont, and Barbie Gonzales of Charlotte North Carolina ; step children; Daaron Simmons of Lumberton, DiDi Pitre of Beaumont, Trey Venable of Nederland, uncles; Billy McCray of Sabine Pass, George O’Briant of Silsbee, Leo Damaris of Kenner, LA., Jim Morrison of Vidor, aunt; Jean McIntosh of Mauriceville, longtime friend and business associate Chad Manning and a multitude of nieces and nephews, family and friends.
