Larry Gene Gray

COURTESY OBITUARY

Larry Gene Gray was born August 1, 1948 in Clay County and departed this life Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Brandy & Ivory (Collins) Gray.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda (Northern) Gray of Berea: by a son Bobby Gene (Marita) Gray of Sand Gap; by three grandchildren, Lindsey (Elmer) Rader, Brandi Gray & Landon Gray and by a great granddaughter, Eva Jaymes Rader and another one on the way, Ivory Jean Rader. He is also survived by four siblings, James Gray of Berea, Alonzo Gray of McKee, Sally Lee and Hazel Smith both of Manchester.

In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by the following siblings, Oscar Gray, Bill Gray, Elmer Gray, Mary Gooch, Helen Willis, Verdlain Frazier, Elsie Mae Matthews and Nancy Gray.

Larry had been a preacher for 50 plus years, spreading the word of God. His greatest blessing was his grandchildren. He loved raising a garden, hunting and playing his guitar and singing.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Big Hill Holiness Church with Bro. Steve Isaacs, Bro. Dwight Northern and Bro. Paul Hensley officiating. Burial to follow in the Scaffold Cane Cemetery. Pallbearers: Elmer Rader, Mike Gray, Keith Isaacs, Ricky Isaacs, John Hite and Spencer Powell. Honorary pallbearers: Randy Hutchins, Garvin Baker, Darrell Combs and the men of Big Hill Holiness Church.

Visitation will begin 6:00 PM Thursday at the church.

Lakes Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com