Frankie bray was born Feb. 14, 1956 in Brent, AL. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Brent, AL. He later left and went to Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a reproduction melter. One son and his stepfather both preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Frank (JoAnn) Allen of Marion, AL; one daughter, VeRonda (Khalid) Finley of Chicago, Illinois. and other relatives.