Graveside service for Joe Douglas Gray, age 91, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Bro. Richard McWilliams officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10 AM until 11 AM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Joe was born on May 10, 1934, in Lincoln Co., TN to the late Clarence E. Gray and Irene Hopkins Gray. He served in the US Army and worked as an electronic technician with General Electric. Mr. Gray was a member of the Wells Hill Church of Christ. He passed away on May 31, 2025, at Elk River Health and Rehab in Fayetteville.
Survivors include his daughters, Sonya Crabtree and Bridget (John) Cash; grandchildren, Lauren Crabtree (Eddie) McDaniel, Lindsey Crabtree Morgan, Cara Crabtree (Jeffrey) Groce, Heather Gray, Hannah Gray (Joseph) Faulkner, Holly Gray, Haley Cash, and Hayden Cash; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister, Mary Ellen Boyte. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Flynt Gray; and his son, Michael Dwayne Gray.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Joe Douglas Gray.
I’ve known Joe for as long as I can remember anybody. He was always kind, never cranky, couldn’t tell if he was ever even mad-about anything. My dad, Bobby Ferguson was lifelong friends with Joe & family, and Joe had a few problems along the way like we all do, dad would take care of Joe. And that’s where I learned ‘you always take care of good people.’ Joe was worthy, and we know where he is today-waiting for the rest of us to show up.
Dear Sonya, I am so sorry about the loss of your daddy. Prayers for comfort. Kay and Anthony Honey
My condolences to Joe’s family. I worked with Joe many years ago at GE. He was a well respected member of our team. Prayers for you all during this sad time.
To Bridget, Haley and the entire Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Gray. I want you all to know that you are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. May God Continue to Bless You and Strengthen you in the upcoming days ahead. Continuing to look to the Lord for the Strength and Comfort that He alone Can and Will Provide for All Of You.
Ronnie Thomas
Bridget and family so sorry for ya’ll lossmy prayers and thoughs is with the family. May god give ya’ll comfort at this time.So sorry we can’t attend the serving but ya’ll in our prayers.