Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of your handmaid: you have loosed my bonds. Psalms 116: 15-16
William David Gray, aged 58, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, MS. David was a loving husband to his wife of 13 years, Judy Overstreet Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Christine Gray.
David is survived by his wife, Judy; brother, Mark Gray (Lisa); niece, Allison; stepson, Derrick Dry (Lorrie); stepdaughter, Erin Dry; step grandchildren, Mason Dry, Maylen Dry and Presley West; stepmother, Sue Gray.
He was born to Bob and Christine Gray on August 10, 1962, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, David attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received a counseling degree. During his career, David was a counselor at Pine Grove, where he specialized in treating children and adolescents. He also managed Leaf River Outdoors in Hattiesburg, MS. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting and fishing. A veteran, David proudly served his country when he participated in Operation Desert Storm as a member of the United States Air Force. Most recently he was the owner of Gray’s Pawn Shop here in Laurel.
David faced many physical challenges, but he always maintained a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, his personal Savior. His faith was a living testimony to all those around him, and he was an active member of Life Church for many years. David never lost his joy in life, and he shared his wonderful sense of humor with his family and friends, leaving them with special, cherished memories. His family would like to thank David’s caregivers throughout the years: Roger Knight, Beth Reynolds, Susie Rustin, Sara Hester, and Donya Brannon.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Laurel. A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM. with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, MS.
Dr. Randy Turner will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.
Pallbearers will be Russell Palmer, Scott Prescott, Daniel Cornett, Larry Gates, Mason Dry, and Kyle Crager.
Because of his work with children, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the children’s ministry of First Baptist Church of Laurel.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com
