Scott "Ryan" Gray

He was born on July 7, 1976, at 7:09 a.m. in Dallas, Texas, by mother, Donna Louise Villafranca of Arlington; 67.

Ryan was a member of Salvation Home Church where his faith developed into the primary cornerstone of his life. He strongly believed in following God’s word, encouraged all those around him to do the same, and was a beacon of the concept that it is not how you once lived but, rather, how you evolve with the Lord’s light of guidance.

Family was a keystone concept to Ryan and shared genetics were not a foundational requirement to gain that title; duty was. Throughout each phase of his life, Ryan developed lifelong friendships, many of which took on the moniker. Under that duty of family, no matter the location or time of day or night, Ryan could be undoubtedly depended on – anyone who was close enough to him knew that well. There were no excuses, there was no judgement and there were no conditions. In Ryan’s eyes, that’s what family does – it was simply a statement of fact. When it came to his household family of his wife and children, that sense of duty reached unparalleled levels. Ryan was a profoundly devoted and loyal husband who loved his wife with all of his being and he was a father consumed with teaching his children the ways of the world, how to navigate it, and how to be diligent in protecting themselves along the path. He was a symbol of strength and he inspired all those around him to rise to the occasion.

Ryan lived a life full of constant growth and discovery. He excelled in overcoming adversities and did so with an ironclad dedication to his core values of faith, loyalty and integrity – he wavered on these for no person and under no circumstances. He also had a passion for the outdoors and his hobbies included Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, survival skills, firearms, knife collections, axe throwing, hunting, and fishing. These were not just interests—they were reflections of his beliefs in self-reliance and strength.

All of the intensities of Ryan’s character aside, he often found humor in life’s mishaps and missteps – whether they be his or someone else’s. With the number of trials and tribulations Ryan experienced throughout life, he discovered that many situations are simply not that serious and chose to find humor in them instead. If he or someone in his circle faltered, they could be assured that it would be paired with a Ryan-style sarcastic joke.

He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Isabel Gray, 47; his daughter Amaya, 19; his son Adrian, 12; his mother Donna Louise Villafranca; and two brothers, Colte Koen, 42, and Dillon Koen, 40, along with Dillon’s wife, Patricia Koen.

He is also survived by beloved Uncle, Eloy Villafranca and wife Kitty; beloved Aunts: DaNiece Davis and husband, Mike , Dardanella Villafranca, Daria Creek and husband James.

Ryan leaves behind niece Eliana Koen and nephew Triston Koen; Cousins Jeremy O'Guin and wife Darla, Jason O'Guin and wife Sharma, Daniella Lovell, James Creek Jr, Kristen Davis Lemmons and husband Joe, and Kimberly and partner John, as well as a host of extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

Services

Viewing: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, Belt Line Road

Graveside Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Salvation Home Church in Ryan’s memory:

www.salvationhome.org/giving