Birth date: Jul 21, 1938 Death date: Feb 25, 2015
William “Bill” Gray, 76, passed away on February 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Gray. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Johnalee, whom he loved dearly along with their four sons, Keith, William “Bill Read Obituary
Well pop… I am sure there is espn in heaven or maybe you can get a front row seat at some great sporting events… I know you must be happy watching Kentucky get beat and seeing the young Jordan Speith win the Masters… After each event, I thought of you and how I just wanted to talk with you about what just happened… I miss you…
Thank you for sharing this story! I wish I could have been on the tour to hear the excitement in his voice and the pride.
Make the Most of Today. Dad adopted this as his mantra and it will always be an important statement going forward. Thank you to everyone that posted on this site,facebook, sent cards or flowers or just added the family to their prayers. Dad was an amazing man and well loved and respected. He loved Mom, the boys, the church, his country, his friends and even strangers. I have been reminded by so many of his kind smile and open arms. You ran a great race. I will see you again in Heaven.
Thank you Master Chief For hhonoring my father .. He was quite loved… Thank you for your service to our country! Keith Gray (oldest son)
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” Master Chief. It was my honor to present the Flag of Our Nation to your family today. It is readily apparent how many people’s lives you’ve touched and how much you will be missed. – Master Chief Jason Moore
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Gray. Mr and Mrs Gray were the first neighbors we met. They were both so welcoming and the nicest couple you would ever meet. There four boys were also very kind. I also rememember many summers of playing basketball in there driveway and swimming in there pool. Mr and Mrs Gray always made you feel like part of there family. Mr Gray was always smiling and you could tell how much he loved his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gray family during this difficult time.Alicia Caesar Magusiak
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Awesome! Love you son.
I met Bill at the first USS MG Vallejo SSBN 658 Reunion in Vallejo. I still tell the story of our group visit to the diesel boat Pampanito at Fisherman’s Wharf. We took over 100 people on board and the tour guide was just terrible. Bill took over the tour telling all of us how the boat worked, it’s colorful history and answering every question that was asked of him. The tour guide asked me “What does he think he is doing?” I said, “Son, Master Chief has enough sailors here to take this thing to sea so you better be quiet.” He said, well we have no propeller, I’d like to see him try.” I just smiled and said to him, “He is a Master Chief sonny, he don’t need a propeller.” Every reunion we attended together I would seek him out. I am so sorry for your loss. I have added Bill’s plaque to our Memorial Wall. Sailor, rest your oar. Jim Carter SSBN 658 Webmaster
