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     Harold M. Corray was born on 21 April 1920 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.² He was the son of George Daniel Corray and Clara M. Shroyer.^1,3,2,4 He died on 11 January 2010 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, at age 89.²
     Harold M. Corray (son, age 9) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1930 in Stanton Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of George D. Corray.¹ Harold M. Corray (son, age 19) was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1940 in 105 Iowa Street, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of George D. Corray.³
     Obituary: Harold M. Corray, 89, of Champaign, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana. Rev. Randy Gauger will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign where military rites will be accorded by Champaign VFW Post 5520. Harold was born April 21, 1920, in Urbana, the son of George and Clara (Shroyer) Corray. They preceded him in death, as did his brother, Lawrence. He married Mary Louise Allen on March 7, 1947, in Alton. She also preceded him in death in July 1997. His survivors include daughters Pamela Corray of Champaign and Tari (Mike) Maurer of Franklin, Tenn. He is also survived by grandsons Seth (Kathy) Brewer of Mahomet, Zachary (Tabitha) Brewer of Havelock, N.C., and Luke Maurer of Franklin, Tenn; great-grandchildren Declan Brewer of Mahomet, Addisyn Brewer of Havelock; a great granddaughter due in April; and close cousins Roger, Jim, Bob and Bill Corray. Harold was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in the Army from 1940 through 1944 in the 106th Cavalry, and was honorably discharged with the rank of technical sergeant. He thoroughly enjoyed his trip to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., with his daughters in October 2005. Harold was active in the Champaign-Urbana Elks, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. He was an avid Cubs, Illini and Bears fan. He graduated from Illinois Commercial College in 1948, and was employed in sales and accounting until his retirement in 1985. After retirement, he held various jobs at local businesses. Harold enjoyed his family, telling jokes and his many friends. He will be greatly missed.²

     Lawrence W. Corray was the son of George Daniel Corray and Clara M. Shroyer.^1,2,3

     Pamela S. Corray is the daughter of Harold M. Corray and Mary Louise Allen.²

     Tari C. Corray is the daughter of Harold M. Corray and Mary Louise Allen.²

     William Corray is the son of William Bowers Corray and Flo Viola Sears.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1906 in Illinois, USA.^2,3 She married Frederick Harmon Corray, son of Harmon Mason Corray and Elizabeth E. Bowers, circa 1923.² She died in 1970 in Illinois, USA.³
     Betty Corray (wife, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 26 April 1930 in 107 East McMackin Street, Salem, Marion County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Fred Corray.² Elizabeth M. Corray (wife, age 33) was enumerated in the census on 19 April 1940 in 708 North Busey Street, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Fred H. Corray.¹

     Reba (?) was born on 22 March 1907 in Illinois, USA.^1,2,3 She married Frank Mason Corray, son of Harmon Mason Corray and Elizabeth E. Bowers.¹ She died on 15 October 1988 in Illinois, USA, at age 81.²
     Reba Corray (wife, age 37) was enumerated in the census on 11 May 1940 in 303 North Orchard Street, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, in the household of Frank M. Corray.¹