Saturday, June 5, 1976
John W. Gray
John Willis GRAY, 57, 1225 Lakeshore drive, died about 9:15 a.m. Friday of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. The body was discovered about 10:15 a.m. by Arnold SNIPES, the postman, who summoned authoritities.
He was born Dec. 2, 1918 in Denver, Ind., to Richard M. and Gertrude E. SUNDAY GRAY, who preceded in death. He had resided most of his life in Fulton county. He was married April 17, 1955 in Rochester to Ruth E. BUNCH, who died Jan. 24, 1974. He owned and operated Gray's 66 service station at 918 Main street. He held a life membership in the Manitou Moose lodge.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Cora K. BENNER, Warsaw; Mrs. Arthur (Mary E.) WISE, Burket; Mrs. Wayne (Lois) WOOLLEY, both of Akron; three brothers, Ed, Bob and Bud [GRAY], all of Akron, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Richard and Clifford [GRAY], preceded in death.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Donald MAUGHAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today and on Sunday until time of service.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1976
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, June 5, 1976
John W. Gray
John Willis GRAY, 57, 1225 Lakeshore drive, died about 9:15 a.m. Friday of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. The body was discovered about 10:15 a.m. by Arnold SNIPES, the postman, who summoned authoritities.
He was born Dec. 2, 1918 in Denver, Ind., to Richard M. and Gertrude E. SUNDAY GRAY, who preceded in death. He had resided most of his life in Fulton county. He was married April 17, 1955 in Rochester to Ruth E. BUNCH, who died Jan. 24, 1974. He owned and operated Gray's 66 service station at 918 Main street. He held a life membership in the Manitou Moose lodge.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Cora K. BENNER, Warsaw; Mrs. Arthur (Mary E.) WISE, Burket; Mrs. Wayne (Lois) WOOLLEY, both of Akron; three brothers, Ed, Bob and Bud [GRAY], all of Akron, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Richard and Clifford [GRAY], preceded in death.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Donald MAUGHAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today and on Sunday until time of service.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1976
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
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