Thomas "Tom" Ray Spray

Thomas Ray Spray
Altoona, Iowa

Thomas Ray Spray, 83, passed away on October 26, 2025 at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Altoona. He was born on February 23, 1942 in Des Moines to Edwin and Alma (Gambrel) Spray.

Tom retired from the Des Moines Public Schools as a custodian. In his spare time, he enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching NASCAR.

Tom is survived by his son, Thomas Spray, Jr.; granddaughter, Savanna and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Spray and sister Marjorie McDowell.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Tom will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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