Derek A. Wray

Derek A. Wray, 33, of Warsaw, died Friday November 18, 2022.

Derek was born in Warsaw on September 21, 1989, the son of Christopher and Barbara (Long) Wray. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School with the Class of ’08 and earned his degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne. Derek owned and operated Renewed Tech Repair in Warsaw and also enjoyed his longtime association with Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill. He attended Home Church and was a devout Christian who loved the Lord, had a hunger for God’s Word and sharing his faith with all those whom he encountered. Derek was an outdoorsman who enjoyed his 4-wheeler and dirt bike. He also enjoyed bow-hunting, fishing, Notre Dame Football and caring for his dogs, Lilly & Gemma.

Derek is survived by his wife, Jordan Wray and step-children, Avaleigh, Brantlee and Connlee Fuller; his parents, Chris and Barb Wray; brothers, Aaron Marshall and Jared Wray, all of Warsaw; grandparents, Lewis & Dorothy Wray of Bourbon, George & Shirley Chunn of Akron and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. In addition to an infant that Derek & Jordan lost, he was also preceded in death by grandfathers, Lowell Long and Curtis Lucas; grandmother, Shirley Wray and his aunt, Tina Yoder.

Funeral Services 6:00pm Wednesday November 23, 2022 in Home Church, 744 S 325 E. Visitation Wednesday from 4-6pm in the church. Arrangements through McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Ct. Memorial donations may be directed to the family, who will contribute to area recovery programs.