"Grandpa was always willing to go out and grab anything my Grandma wanted at anytime. He was always out working on the lawn or fiddling in the garage. He took me for my first motorcycle ride, and always won the big prizes at the fair. On Christmas Eve he would sneak back to their house while the rest of us were at Great Grandma and Grandpa Gray?s house, and set up all of our presents so when we came back, we knew ?Santa? had come. He bought us a swimming pool, and taught us all how to play basketball. There wasn?t a thing he would not do for any of us. We were very blessed to have him. "
In loving memory of
Steve L. Gray
July 5, 1947 - March 2, 2023
Steve L. Gray, 75, passed away March 2, 2023. He was born in Washington, Indiana, July 5, 1947, to Royce R. and Lillian (Fitzgerald) Gray. On December 21, 1972, he married Judy (Seidel) Gray and she has preceded him in death.
Steve was retired from CXS Railroad after thirty-five years of service as a member on the CXS Bridge Gang. He loved to watch NASCAR racing, enjoyed camping; but, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those who mourn Steve's passing include his daughter, Elizabeth (Todd) Woodrich of Robinson, Illinois; grandchildren: Shane Warthen, Christopher Warthen, Jessica Smith, Tiffany Hill, Davey Hill and Katie Johnson; great-grandson, Christopher Logston (who Steve loved and raised on his own); and sister, Sue Taylor of Washington. Steve was also blessed with several great-grandchildren.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Royce and Lillian Gray; his wife, Judy Gray; daughter, Peggy Sue Smith; sons: Michael Lee Johnson and Harry Johnson, Jr.; grandson, Michael L. Johnson; and siblings: Pauline Fisher, Paul Gray, Joe Gray, and Jane Roach.
Funeral services for Steve Gray will be 4:00 pm, Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana. Yvonne Evans will officiate. A graveside service and burial will be held in the St. John Cemetery, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 am.
Visitation for Steve Gray will immediately follow the funeral service and will begin at 4:30 pm and end at 6:30 pm, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Steve Gray.