James Bray, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his residence in Marion.

James was born one of eight siblings May 19, 1931, the son of John Bray.

He was a huge Superman fan.

He is survived by his friends and the staff and Liberty House and Progress Port.

James was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.

For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.