1986. Jr. was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Zearing, and the Zearing American Legion Post #116 for 73 years. Jr. loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids play baseball and softball. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching baseball, and helping Zearing locals out with his skid loader. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife of 70 years Wilma Gray, of Zearing, IA; children Bruce (Rosie) Gray of Zearing, IA, Judie (Jim) Carver of Rockwell City, IA, and Jim Gray of Story City, IA; grandchildren Robbie (Jenny) Gray, Stuart (Steph) Gray, Brian (Missy) Carver, Jason Carver, Kevin (Brandie) Carver, Wendy (Bobby) Brachle, Jeff (Laurie) Gray; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Merle Walters; sister-in-law Donna Weisser; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; sister Lorene Perisho-Golly; sisters-in-law Judy Walters and Edna Walters; and brothers-in-law Carl Weisser and Dave Walters. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bethel United Methodist Church or to the Jr. Gray Memorial Fund. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with the care of Jr. and his family.