James Gray Obituary William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr. January 5, 1944 - March 22, 2016 Boykins- William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr., 72, passed away March 22, 2016 at his home. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late William Richard Gray, Sr. and Virginia Crowder Gray and was also predeceased by two brothers, Calvin and Gene Gray. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was the owner of Gray s Auto Repair Service. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jean Gray, a daughter, Sheila G. Bailey (Keith) of Boykins, a son, Jason W. Gray (Wendy) of Rocky Mount, NC, two sisters, Dorothy G. Datto (Phillip) of Madison Township, PA and Kathy G. Vann (Bobby) of Boykins, two grandchildren, Robert Lee Nicholson, IV (Amanda) and Sarah Juszli and two great grandchildren, Robert Lee Nicholson, V and Jackson Lewis Nicholson. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Friday March 25, 2016 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Pastor John D. Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Faith Baptist Church, 951 West Atlantic St., Emporia, VA 23847. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 18, 2015. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3637215 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-gray-obituary?pid=176936185 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr. passed away on 22 March 2016 at the age of 72. He was a native of Southampton County, a member of Faith Baptist Church, and the owner of Gray's Auto Repair Service. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr. were held on 25 March 2016. He was laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery following the service. ## The Edited Obituary William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr. January 5, 1944 - March 22, 2016 Boykins - William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr., 72, passed away March 22, 2016, at his home. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late William Richard Gray, Sr. and Virginia Crowder Gray and was also predeceased by two brothers, Calvin and Gene Gray. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was the owner of Gray's Auto Repair Service. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jean Gray; a daughter, Sheila G. Bailey (Keith) of Boykins; a son, Jason W. Gray (Wendy) of Rocky Mount, NC; two sisters, Dorothy G. Datto (Phillip) of Madison Township, PA, and Kathy G. Vann (Bobby) of Boykins; two grandchildren, Robert Lee Nicholson, IV (Amanda) and Sarah Juszli; and two great-grandchildren, Robert Lee Nicholson, V and Jackson Lewis Nicholson. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Friday, March 25, 2016, in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Pastor John D. Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Faith Baptist Church, 951 West Atlantic St., Emporia, VA 23847. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on December 18, 2015. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Richard Billy Gray, Jr. | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth | 5 January 1944; Southampton County | | Death | 22 March 2016; Boykins | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------------|---------------------|----------------------| | William Richard Billy Gray, Jr. | Decedent | Boykins, VA | | Betty Jean Gray | Spouse | Boykins, VA | | Sheila G. Bailey | Child | Boykins, VA | | Jason W. Gray | Child | Rocky Mount, NC | | Robert Lee Nicholson, IV | Grandchild | Unknown | | Sarah Juszli | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dorothy G. Datto | Sister | Madison Township, PA | | Kathy G. Vann | Sister | Boykins, VA | | William Richard Gray, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Virginia Crowder Gray | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Calvin Gray | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Gene Gray | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. William Richard "Billy" Gray, Jr. was born on 5 January 1944. 2. He passed away on 22 March 2016. 3. He was a native of Southampton County, Virginia. 4. He was the owner of Gray's Auto Repair Service. 5. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.