CORDELE – R. L. Gray, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Perry Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Sunnyside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until time to depart for the service. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks are recommended, and social distancing should be maintained.
Mr. Gray was born in Geneva County, Al. to the late Willie Jackson Gray and the late Maggie Bell Michaux. Mr. Gray was also preceded in death by his daughter Rebecca “Becky” Tyne Gray. He was a member of Harmony Community Church and was active at the VFW. R.L. loved reading, his crossword puzzles, fishing and especially his family. The Army was his life as he loved the military. He also enjoyed listening to Gospel and Country music.
He is survived by his wife: Mary Tyne Roberts Gray of Ft. Valley, Ga.; his sister: Juanita Johnson of Homerville, Ga.; Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
Online condolences may be left at www.hughesandwright.com. Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with these arrangements.