Christian Biography of Lawrence Clay Bouray

Lawrence Clay Bouray, the son of John and Mae (Hobson) Bouray, was born on April 19, 1931 at his home in Rural Republic County, Kansas. He passed away on October 16, 2024 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society, Superior, Nebraska at the age of 93 years, 5 months, 27 days.

Lawrence was one of six children. He attended Rosemond and Star country school and was a Hardy High School graduate. Lawrence was a 58+ year member of Republic United Methodist Church, being baptized and confirmed on May 9, 1971 by Pastor Loren Silsby.

Lawrence served in the United States Air Force from January 5, 1951 to January 5, 1955, during the Korean War. He was a Staff Sergeant for the 15th Troop carrier squadron earning the following medals Korean, UN Service, National Defense Service, Good Conduct, Republic of Korea, and the President Unit Citation medals.  Upon returning from the war, he was engaged in farming.

On March 11, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margaret Estaline Doxon at Lovewell Methodist Church, Lovewell, Kansas. This union was blessed with five sons.

He was a member of VFW and American Legion. He also served as a church trustee. Was a 4-H leader and alumni 4-H leader. Lawrence enjoyed farm life and tending to his garden. He always was around to help the boys with their projects, and together they built his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Estaline on January 24, 2021, son Verle, his brothers Richard and Wilmer and sisters Genevieve Hull, Geraldine Osborne and Vivian Kintigh.

He is survived by his sons Lawrence Jr. Norman (Theresa) of Newman, Kansas; Myron Lyle of Hardy, Nebraska, Kent Olen (Betty) of Republic and Darwin Albert (Suzann) of Grand Island, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren, Cecelia, Cheryl, Jami, Jacki, Nathan, Neil, Vanessa, Klay, Dillon, Xavier, Xandra, Mason and Marek; 18 great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Republic Community Church in Republic, Kansas with Lance Rundus officiating.

Music was "Amazing Grace," and "I'll Fly Away," with Stephanie Thayer as the soloist and Charlotte Seybold as her accompanist.

Visitation was held on Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Pallbearers were Klay Bouray, Xavier Bouray, Dillon Bouray, Kirk Bouray, Brad Bouray and Kyle Bouray. Honorary Pallbearers were Cecelia Dilley, Cheryl Williams, Jami Benyshek, Jacki Brolhorst, Nathan Bouray, Neil Bouray, Vanessa Lundgren, Xandra Bouray, Mason Bouray and Marek Bouray.

Interment with military honors in the Rosemound Cemetery, Republic, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to go in care of the family's choice.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.