Harold Scott Bray, 58, of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 7 from a heart attack. Scott was born on June 29, 1954 in Columbia, South Carolina, the oldest child of Harold C. Bray and Louise Sullivan Bray.  In June 1977, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Jane Tipton. They moved to Auburn, AL where Scott graduated from Auburn University in 1979. Following graduation, they moved back to Florida where Scott founded Scott Bray Design Associates, Inc., an interior design firm focused on commercial interiors and specialty venues.



When Scott wasn't designing, he was actively involved in serving the Lord at First Baptist Church of Clermont, and more recently, as a member of the First Baptist Church of Montverde.  Scott had a contagious personality and was loved by many.  He loved the Lord and took great pleasure in letting everyone know. In addition to being involved in church activities, including AWANA, UPWARD Basketball and leading Sunday school classes for 15 years, Scott loved being with his family and friends, working in his yard, carpentry, and last but not least, the raising of their boxer herd.



Scott is predeceased by his father.  He is survived by his wife Pat Bray, daughter Darien Watkins (and Kyle Watkins) of Orlando, daughter Kalen Bray of Howey-in-the-Hills, mother Louise Bray, sister Teresa Bray (and Joe Paul), sister Joy Day, niece Jessica Day and nephew Jeremy Day, all from Lakeland, and niece Laura Fannin from Orlando.



A memorial celebration of Scott's life will be held on Saturday, April 13 at ll:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Montverde (14709 8th Street, Montverde, FL); visitation with the family begins at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be designated to the Mission of Hope at First Baptist of Clermont (498 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711) or to the local chapter of the SPCA of Central Florida (http://www.ohs-spca.org/).

Becker Funeral Home, Clermont, FL is serving the family.