Thomas (Dickey) Edward Bray 70 of Vandergrift passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. In his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 7, 1943 and the son of the late Lias and Elizabeth ( Booker) Bray. Dickey was employed as a Crain worker for several mills before retiring from H&B Smith. His favorite pass time was fishing, spending time with his family and friends, watching NASCAR. He is survived by his beautiful wife and soul mate Virginia (Gert-Beck) Bray, five sons Gary( Gina) Beck of Apollo, Joseph (Melanie) Beck of West Virginia, Reynard (Phillis) Ford of New Kensington, Donald Ford of Pittsburgh, Glen Ford of Pittsburgh, three daughters Tomi Froggy (Harold) Bray- Lee of Massachusetts, Barbara (George) Hubbard of Lower Burrell, one sister Daisy Jones of Ohio, twenty two grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters Tracey Wright, Ann Marie Bray, a brother Lias Bray and a sister Mary Ann Bray. His smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangments entrusted to Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc.