Gary Alan Gray

Gary Alan Gray, 55, of La Vernia, Texas, passed away Oct. 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat B. Gray and Joan Twitty Gray, and a brother, Pat Gray II.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of the home; a sister, Lee Ann Gray of Warner Robins, Ga., and cousins, Rosie Akers and Leland Blackshare of Rector, Ark., as well as many loving friends.

Gary was a retired lineman for Southwestern Bell.

Cause of death was complications from Crohn's disease.

Services were Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Finch Funeral Chapels in La Vernia, Texas.

Suggested memorials are the RHS Helping Hands Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Rector, AR 72461, and the National Crohn's Foundation.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.