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.
28 Comments To "Billy Gene Gray"
#1 Comment By Larry Moorehead On November 16, 2022 @ 3:33 pm
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.
#2 Comment By Sandra Taylor Neal On November 16, 2022 @ 3:39 pm
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
#3 Comment By Wanda Shelton On November 16, 2022 @ 3:46 pm
Prayers for this family. I am so sorry for your loss.
#4 Comment By Mike & Jeanie Hyde On November 16, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
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.
#5 Comment By Brenda Burns On November 16, 2022 @ 4:34 pm
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.
#6 Comment By Martha Wolf On November 16, 2022 @ 4:50 pm
Dear Patsy, I am so sorry to hear about Billy’s passing. You are in my prayers. Love, Martha Wolf
#7 Comment By Julia Ann Stafford On November 16, 2022 @ 5:14 pm
Patsy and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thought’s and prayers are with you all
#8 Comment By Rexine D. Pigg On November 16, 2022 @ 5:32 pm
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.
#9 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On November 16, 2022 @ 5:35 pm
I wish to extend my deepest condolences for your great loss.
#10 Comment By Nancy Mitchell On November 16, 2022 @ 5:51 pm
Hope I’m so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers
#11 Comment By Joy Rodriguez On November 16, 2022 @ 6:38 pm
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.
#12 Comment By gloria armstrong On November 16, 2022 @ 7:32 pm
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!!!!!!!!!!!
#13 Comment By Jimmy/kimberly banks On November 16, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
Brother Billy was a good Christian man and a good family man he is going to be missed
#14 Comment By Kay Bagby On November 16, 2022 @ 8:05 pm
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord has called him home.
#15 Comment By Patty Byrd Fuquay On November 16, 2022 @ 11:51 pm
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.
#16 Comment By Margaret Selby On November 17, 2022 @ 1:48 am
I’m sorry for your loss. Patsy my mama and I will be praying for you. My heart it goes out to you
#17 Comment By John King On November 17, 2022 @ 8:06 am
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.
#18 Comment By Regina Berry On November 17, 2022 @ 8:09 am
Patsy:
So sorry to learn of your husband death. Will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
#19 Comment By Karen Gilliam On November 17, 2022 @ 9:51 am
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.
#20 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On November 17, 2022 @ 8:35 pm
Sending our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts prayerfully.
#21 Comment By Dena and Jimmy Kincaid On November 18, 2022 @ 3:10 am
Mrs Patsy, Hope, Allison, Drew and family
Prayers of comfort for you in this time of sorrow.
So very sorry for your loss.
#22 Comment By Julia Atchley On November 18, 2022 @ 9:36 am
So sorry for your loss praying for all
#23 Comment By Andrea Delap On November 18, 2022 @ 12:51 pm
Dear Patsy, Hope, and Austin
So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Fly high, Slick and wait for me.
Al Horsman
#24 Comment By Lenace Hyde Lehnert On November 18, 2022 @ 3:49 pm
Prayers for all of the family during this time of your loss of Mr. Billy.
Will be thinking of you all.
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
#25 Comment By Pamela Cartwright On November 19, 2022 @ 5:58 am
Prayers for you and your family. He was a sweet man
Though are with you all
Love you all.
#26 Comment By Pat Rudd On November 19, 2022 @ 4:24 pm
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.
#27 Comment By Carolyn Mitchell On November 19, 2022 @ 5:16 pm
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.
#28 Comment By nancy washburn On November 19, 2022 @ 6:40 pm
Patsy and family you have my deepest sympathy ,you are in my thoughts and prayers.