- William A. Gray, 76, Marion, died at 10:46 pm, Monday, February 4, 2013 in Marion General Hospital. He was born in Wells County, Indiana to the late Theodore and Dorothy (Merkey) Gray. He married Florence J. Buzbee on June 2, 1956. She survives.
He retired in 1993 from General Motors where he worked as a die setter and formerly worked as a brakeman for Norfolk and Western Railroad, Peru. William enjoyed woodworking, landscaping and remodeling homes. He was an avid NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. He liked to spend time outside, especially riding his Goldwing motorcycle. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his
family
Survivors: Wife: Florence J. (Buzbee) Gray Marion, IN
Daughters: Barbara J. (Edwin) Atkins Marion, IN
Rebecca S. (David) Mowen Westmoreland, TN
Sons: William A. (Laurie) Gray Marion, IN
Michael L. Gray Marion, IN
Robert A.(Jennifer) Gray Upland, IN
24 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
2 Great-great Grandchildren
Sisters: Rosalee Hayes
Berneil (Leo) Boone
Carol (David) Kunkle
Colleen (Ronnie) Edwards
Brother: Theodore Gray
Many nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceded in death by: Daughter, Pamela D. Richerson; Grandson, Jeffrey Atkins; Brothers, Richard, Donald & Robert
Funeral Service: will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1314 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952 with Pastor Mark Atkinson officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Marion.
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