Braxton R. Gray

Braxton Roscoe Gray, 77, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Tarhill, NC and moved to Virginia with his family when he was a young boy. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 42 1/2 years where he worked as master electrician. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a thoughtful, loving, and giving man who loved spending time with family and being outside in his yard gardening and caring for his lawn. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ginny Gray; and parents, Albert and Minnie Gray. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Schuetz (Rick); son, Brian Gray (Angela); sister, Elsie Krauter (Dave); brother, Preston Gray; and five grandchildren, Kyle & Jordan Schuetz, Trevor & Hannah Roberts, and Kara Gray. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 30, at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, Hampton, VA.