Billy Dean Gray

Billy “Bill” Dean Gray, age 77 of Rison passed away on July 13, 2024. He was born May 17, 1947 in Lono, AR to the late Dean Franklin and Elsie Barnes Gray.

Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a mechanic, spending the majority of his career at the Pine Bluff Street Department before retiring in 2008. Bill enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and drinking coffee from one of his many Fire King coffee cups that he had collected over the years. He served as a deacon at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Prince. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sharon Reed Gray; two children, Kim Reed (Rodney) and James Gray; his grandchildren, James Ryan Reed (Madeline), Harrison Reed (Holly), Abby Gray, Isaac Gray, Lilly Gray and a great grandchild due in September, Iris Eloise Rike; his siblings, Steve Gray (Millie), Norman Gray (Sue), Beverly Lambert (J.D.) and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday July 20, 2024 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison with Bro Rodney Grice and Bro Mike Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home in Rison (870) 325-6216.