Funeral service for Mr. Roy Lee Gray, age 82, of Taft, TN will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Hudgins and Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery.
Roy was born on April 9, 1937 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Eugene Gray and Erlean Crabtree Doss. He worked for CFW, Amana Manufacturing and was the owner of Roy & Roger Western Apparel. He served in the United States Army and AirForce before retiring as Master Sergeant in 1974. He was a member of Kirkland Baptist Church. Mr. Gray passed away on January 14, 2020.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Lane Gray; daughters, Lee Ann (Chad) Bradley of Taft, TN and Cindy (Mark) Ballew of Fayetteville, TN; son, Christopher Lynn (Robin) Bevels of Taft, TN; grandchildren, Jamie and Andrew Fultz of Morristown, TN, Corey and Whitney Ballew of Fayetteville, TN, Wesley, Branden and Robert Bevels, and Tony Lee Bradley; great-grandchildren, Charleigh Paige Ballew, Lincoln Fultz, and Harrison Bevels; and brother, Billy (Patsy) Gray.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Roy Lee Gray.
Buddy and Sandra Stout
on January 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Dear Gray Family,
May you find comfort in knowing that many people cared deeply for Mr. Gray. He was always kind and neighborly with us. Keep your good memories of him and remember those memories always. God bless and keep all of you.
Dear Gray Family,
May you find comfort in knowing that many people cared deeply for Mr. Gray. He was always kind and neighborly with us. Keep your good memories of him and remember those memories always. God bless and keep all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. There’s no words I can say that will make you feel better. May you find comfort knowing that Roy has gone to a much better place. Our thoughts and prayers are going up for you and the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known yall a long time. He engraved quite a few belts for me. May God bless all of you. Yall are in my prayers.
praying for God’s comfort at this time for all of you -we enjoyed the times we spent with you all and especially when we were right next door-he certainly loved his family
We are all so very sorry for y’all’s loss .
Mr. Roy was a great man who I enjoyed seeing every day I came in to the store.
Praying for y’all also.
Ray McNatt
Roy Rogers! We would always get boots, hats, and belts there… he was a great men and an awesome business owner. Rest In Peace.
Know that I’m thinking of your family during this most difficult time and that I care.
I am truly sorry to read this from Illinois.
I’d be there if I could. 🙁
My deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are all in my prayers as you go through these difficult days ahead. . 🙏 🙏❤️
So sorry to hear this . To all of Roy’s family I pray for you peace and comfort. Roy had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed the times I was in his company.
My deepest sympathy to you Mary Ann and family. May you find comfort in all the precious memories you have of your life with Roy Lee. We loved him he was a special friend to us. RIP Roy Lee. You will be missed.
For Chris and Robin so sorry for y’alls loss y’all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days God bless you all
Chris and Robin I am so sorry for y’alls loss I will have y’all in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come God bless you all
Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to see this. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and all the kids.
Mary Ann and Billy and Families. I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and God’s Blessings be with you all.
So sorry to hear this and let me know if I can do anything.
So sorry to hear about your loss…
Mary Ann so sorry to hear of your loss.May God give you & your family the strength you will need in the days ahead.
So sorry to hear of Mr Roy passing…
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
Praying for the family love yall sorry to here this
Mary Ann and Family, We always enjoyed our many visits at the store with Mr. Roy. Praying that God and your many wonderful memories will lend you comfort.
Mary Ann so sorry for your loss ,you and your family is in my prayers.
Praying for you all!! He was a great man!
Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mary Ann and Billy so sorry to hear about Roy. Prayers for all of the family.
So sorry. My prayers are with you.
Mary Ann and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of Roy Lee. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. With love, Judy
Rest In Peace Roy. You will be so missed. You kept everybody straight Everyone loved you dearly. Deepest sympathy to all.
Condolences to the family during your family
Mary Ann and family and Billy and family, We are so sorry for your great loss of Mr. Roy. May you find comfort and strength in the days and months ahead. He was a man of wisdom and always a joy to talk to when you saw him. Our love, Wanda and Bob Williams
Mary Ann and Billy and Families,
So sad to hear about Roy. Prayers for strength during this time.
Sorry for loss and prayers to family
May God bless and take care of his Wife and family.