Jerry Wayne Gray , age 73 of Iron City, TN passed away Friday January 19, 2024 at Home after a brief illness. He was a native of Lawrence Co,TN.a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp as a Corporal, serving in the Vietnam War, a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Metal of Valor Recipient, Retired Riverboat Captain & Small business owner, member of the American Legion, and VFW,and of the Baptist faith. Graveside Service will be held at Railroad Cemetery on Friday January 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Greg Morris will be officiating. Burial will follow in Railroad Cemetery.
Survivors are:
Brother- James “Jimmy” Gray Florence, AL
Sister- Brenda Kay Arp Midland, TX
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive
Preceded In Death By:
Parents- McKinley Gray Jr & Laura Neal Gray
Pallbearers- Jonathan Gray, Austin Gray, Drew Murphy,
Jamison Holden, Tim Davis & Greg Holden
Honorary Pallbearers- Alvin Morton & Tommy Steel
LORETTO MEMORIAL CHAPEL
is in charge of all arrangements.
(931) 853-6995

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