Mr. Thad Chester Bray, 66, of Carlton, passed away on April 1, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Thad loved everything that had to do with cars. Thad was preceeded in death by his parents, Overton and Frances Bray; his brother, Quinton Marshall Bray; his sisters, Jennette Bray, Pansy Bray, and Betty Jane Bray; and his brother-in-law Neil Holmes. Thad is survived by his sister, Mandy Holmes; his nieces and nephews, Jeremy Holmes, Jade Bray (Tracy Chambers), Shannon Looney, Mary Self, Wanda Bray, Wendy Logan, Frances Alford; his great nephews, Jacob Cooper, Austin Chambers; and other extended family. Thad’s wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements for Mr. Thad Chester Bray were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton.