Funeral service for Billy Gene Gray, age 80, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Rice and Bro. Greg Wiser officiating. Burial will follow in the Stewart Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM until the time of service at 2:30 PM on Saturday at Higgins.
Billy was born on August 1, 1942, in Fayetteville, TN, to the late Eugene and Naomi Moyers Gray. He was a 1961 graduate of Central High School and was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. Billy served on the Lincoln County 911 board. Mr. Gray passed away on November 16, 2022, at Lynchburg Nursing Center.
Billy married Patsy Sisk Gray on November 22, 1972. To their union they had 2 daughters, Hope (Dr. Dan) DeJarnatt and Allison (Cory) Holder. Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Laura (Johnny) Stevens, Drew (Kathryn) Ivey, Austin Bagby, and Malachi Holder; great-grandchildren, Cooper Stevens, Hayden Ivey, Charlie Ivey, and Drew Stevens; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gray. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his sister, Joanna (Bill) Glenn, and brother, Roy Lee Gray.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Liberty Church of Christ, 8 Cutoff Lane, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Billy Gene Gray.
Patsy and family you have my deepest sympathy ,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patsy I am so sorry for your loss. Y’all are in my prayers. I am so sorry I didn’t know it until now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Patsy, we love you and let us know if we can help in any way.
Prayers for you and your family. He was a sweet man
Though are with you all
Love you all.
Prayers for all of the family during this time of your loss of Mr. Billy.
Will be thinking of you all.
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
Dear Patsy, Hope, and Austin
So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Fly high, Slick and wait for me.
Al Horsman
So sorry for your loss praying for all
Mrs Patsy, Hope, Allison, Drew and family
Prayers of comfort for you in this time of sorrow.
So very sorry for your loss.
Sending our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts prayerfully.
My sincere sympathy at the loss of your loved one. Cherish your precious memories and lean on your faith to sustain you now and in the days to come.
Patsy:
So sorry to learn of your husband death. Will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
One of the great ones that can’t be replaced. I was blessed to have had him as a friend. He was the unofficial genealogist for Fayetteville and Lincoln County before most people knew what the term meant. I really miss him and intend to see him again on the other side. Patsy and family, my prayers are for your comfort thru God’s grace.
I’m sorry for your loss. Patsy my mama and I will be praying for you. My heart it goes out to you
Patsy, prayers and condolences for you and your family. I will always remember Billy starting our annual competition to see which one of us could be first to wish the other one happy birthday. Our birthdays were both August 1, and he remembered our names listed on the old birthday calendars that were published annually. What a special person who will be missed by many friends.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord has called him home.
Brother Billy was a good Christian man and a good family man he is going to be missed
Mrs. Patsy and family we are so sorry about your loss and prayers for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!He was a good man and a great neighbor!!!!!!!! He will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fly high Mr. Billy!!!!!!!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers Patsy for you and your family. I will be unable to attend the services, but hope to visit with you soon.
Hope I’m so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers
I wish to extend my deepest condolences for your great loss.
I always loved to pick at Billy & harass him when we were working at Lee Jeans. He was a great guy & I love you Patsy. My heart is with you during the coming weeks of coping. God is your Saviour & will see you thru! Amen.
Patsy and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thought’s and prayers are with you all
Dear Patsy, I am so sorry to hear about Billy’s passing. You are in my prayers. Love, Martha Wolf
Allison, Hope ,and Family. We are so Sorry to hear of your loss.Our Hearts pour to each of you during this most difficult time.Heaven has gained another Angel.Prayers for you all.
We are sorry for your loss. He has been a friend of the Hyde’s for years and was a great guy. It was always good to see him and Patsy and just catch up. Our prayers will be with your family.
Prayers for this family. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for this terrible loss. Love and comfort to his wife and family. I always thought Billy was a great guy, knew him since grade school. I will miss him. Love to his family. Sandy Neal
Sorry to hear about your loss. Wish you had let me know he was in the Lynchburg nursing Home I would have visited you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours . Remember the good times.