Obituary of Billy Lee Gray

Funeral services for Billy Lee Gray, 66 of Troup, will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Martin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Reverend David Baker, Reverend Andy Cox, Reverend M. H. Klink and Reverend Johnny Davis will be officiating with interment to follow at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Billy Gray passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Concord, Texas. Billy was born on November 23, 1949 to the late Buford Gray and Edna Magee Gray in Jacksonville, Texas. Billy married Carolyn Martin on August 5, 1966 and he was a member of the Martin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He took pride and joy in his grandchildren and loved his family. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Sherree Davis. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Gray of Troup; sons, Ricky Gray & wife Paula and Chad Gray & wife Christie, all of Troup; sister, Shirley Ebanez & husband Tom of Troup; five grandchildren, Ashley Voigt, Allison Gray, Collin Gray, Callie Gray and Camdyn Gray; two great grandchildren, Jackson Waller and Braxton Voigt; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. The family will receive friends and loved ones at Martin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm prior to the service. Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com