Robert L. Gray

Robert L. “Bob” Gray, age 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at 7:05 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on September 13, 1919 in Straight Creek, Kentucky, to the late Jasper & Bitha (Leath) Gray.

He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Dillard Lee & Connie Gray of Allen, Texas and Tony Lee & Katie Gray of Tampa, Florida; daughters and sons in law, Juanita & Randy Thomas of Decatur, Tennessee, and Stella Louise & Richard Fasanelli of Sarasota, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 step granddaughter; 2 step grandsons; 3 step great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Marbie Jean (Bain) Gray whom he married on August 25, 1945; son, Dennis Gray, granddaughter, Shannon Ranee; brothers, J.T. Gray and Oliver Gray; sisters, Lucy Garland, Hassie Fike, Mary Cooper and Otie Hardy.

Robert retired on November 1, 1981 from ALCOA--Aluminum Company of America in Richmond, Indiana, where he had been employed for 27 years. He was a member of the United States Army serving in World War II and was also a member of the Faith Baptist Church and American Legion in Greenville.

There will be a service held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Bill Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Hollansburg Cemetery, Hollansburg, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. There will be a graveside military service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com