Robert “Bob” Lee Gray, Jr., the son of Robert L., Sr. and Ruth (Pickett) Gray, was born July 5, 1942, in Unionville, MO. He graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1960.
Aug. 15, 1964, Bob was united in marriage with Barbara Turner. Bob worked for the Maytag Company for 14 years. He drove school busses for several years and worked for Heartland Co-op in Kellogg for several years. He farmed for over 40 years. He loved working the land and raising cattle. Bob was a family man. He loved his sons and their families. He enjoyed going to the grandchildren’s sports activities and spending time with them. He also loved motorcycling and taking trips on his Yamaha with Barb. Bob and Barb also enjoyed the years they were able to winter in Arizona. Bob died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2021, at Nelson Manor in Newton. He was 78 years old. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gene Gray, and a grandson Riley Gray.
Those left to honor Bob’s memory include his wife, Barb; his sons, Rob (Rebecca) Gray and Alan (Becky) Gray; his grandchildren, Shelby Gray, Maison Gray (Sierra), Kelsey Gray (Brandon Frechette), Alayna Gray, and Mallory Gray; his great-granddaughter, Braylee Frechette; a great-grandson on the way; his sister, Darlene (Marty) Leib; his sisters-in-law, Glennys Ward and Suzanne Nail; his brother-in-law, Del (Judy) Turner; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Todd and Sara Van Manen and daughters.
Memorial services for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 24, at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton. A Facebook Live Broadcast of the service may be viewed starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 24, on the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page.
A visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 23, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be designated to Hospice of the Midwest and may be left at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton.
