Joe Henry Wray, age 62, a McMinnville, TN resident and Giles County, TN native was born October 27, 1954 and died September 9, 2017 in St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. He was a self-employed mechanic and son of Katie Collins Thomas of McMinnville and the late Albert Wray. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Donald Wray. In addition to his mother, he is survived by wife, Kathy Wray of McMinnville; daughter, Carol Marie Ray of McMinnville; sons, Shawn Clemons and Bryan Polson both of McMinnville; grandchildren; Jacob Ray and Dustin Ray both of McMinnville; sister, Peggy Hopkins of McMinnville; brothers, Robin Wray and Keith Wray both of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no service or visitation at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.