Obituary
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that who so ever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
Billie Joe Gray was born on October 28, 1932 to the late William Gray and Julia Morgan. He departed this earthly life on December 24, 2011. His parents, two brothers, Robert Gray and George Morgan, and one sister Shirley May Wallace preceded him in death.
Billie grew up in the West End and attended Cincinnati Public Schools. He confessed a hope in Christ and joined Southern Baptist Church of Cincinnati, Ohio. Since his youth Billie actively worked; he retired from the Cincinnati Board of Education. Some of his pleasures included drawing, reading, and writing.
He was joined in holy matrimony with Margaret Hill in 1953 and from this union one child was born, Dorian Wendell Gray of Oakland, California. Billie leaves six grandchildren to cherish his memory: Erica Emery, Donshae Curtis, La Shanda Ewing, Dorian W. Gray II of Cincinnati, Ohio, Hakim Kent, and Winter Woolridge of Los Angeles, California; fifteen grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Acknowledgement
We, the family of Billie Joe Gray, wish to thank you for your prayers, support, love, and acts of kindness on the passing of our loved one. Your expressions of love will always be remembered. May God bless each and every one of you.