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William Grey Obituary
of Windham, Pa.
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure….Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, William Ralph Grey, 69, of Windham, Pa. (RR 2, Rome, Pa.) passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at his home. Bill was born on March 23, 1939 in Douglasville, Ga. and was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1957. Following graduation Bill enlisted into the US Army and proudly served his country with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1957-1960. He was a retired manager following 27 years of service with General Electric in Johnson City, N.Y. Bill was a board member and member of the Nichols Country Club. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and sharing his garden bounty with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Shirley, at home; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Todd Morgan; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Caren Grey; special grandchildren, Brandy, Michael, Kyla and Chandler; sisters and brother-in-law, Rebecca Moore; Margaret and Rodney Pitcher; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. and Gloria Gray; his mother-in-law, Edna Howington; sister-in-law, Vickie Gilleland; several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families also survive. Bill was predeceased by his mother, Jessie Platt; brother-in-law, McHoyt Moore; and his father-in-law, Ralph Howington.
A time of remembering the special gift Bill was to all of us will be held on Sunday, August 3rd at 2 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor C. Kenneth Crain, officiating. Interment will follow in the Orwell Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A period of visitation will also be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Windham Twp. Fire Company, Dept. 19, c/o Anna Bowen, RR2, Box 63 A, Rome, Pa. 18837, in loving memory of William Ralph Grey.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Grey
John Comer
August 5, 2008
To the Grey Family,
My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I knew Bill from GE Johnson City where he was a great friend. Although it has been many years since we talked, I thought of him often. I extend my deepest sympathy.
Patricia Kosecher
August 4, 2008
To Bill's Family:
I worked with Bill for many years at GE, Johnson City. He was always professional with a very dry sense of humor that I thoroughly enjoyed. God Bless,
Bill and Sandy Pitman
August 3, 2008
Shirley and Family
I'm sorry to hear Bill has died. Sandy and I always will remember the baby raccoon he gave us in Schenectady. I so enjoyed the short time I was able to spend with Bill and loved his humor on the golf course.
Jean Wanzo Kingrey
August 3, 2008
Shirley,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family. I was a high school classmate of Bill's. He added much joy to our lives then.
Paul Castiglione
August 2, 2008
To the Grey family:
Sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I'm sure going to miss playing golf with him . He was a fastastic golfer. I especailly enjoyed his company and coversation.
John & Carolyn Pitcher
August 2, 2008
Shirley and Family
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was too young for his time on earth. May God be with you, and all at this time.
Norine Jenner
August 2, 2008
To the family of Ralph Gray,
My sincerest condolences to you in the loss of Ralph. We graduated high school together and I enjoyed sharing those memories with him at our reunion last summer.
Norine Edsell Jenner, Class of '57
Tom & Janet Nelson
August 1, 2008
Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.
John Walker
August 1, 2008
Dear Shirley,
Marcia and I want to express our deepest sorrow in Bill's passing. Bill was a very close friend and co- worker who will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
John & Marcia
Jack and Pat Pranitis
August 1, 2008
Shirley: It was with great sadness that we learned of Bill's passing. We shared so many good times both on the golf courses and the water. We cannot be with you during the services but please know our prayers are with you and your family and hope that the wonderful memories you have will guide you gently through this sad time.
Dawn Zimmer
August 1, 2008
Shirley and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Bill. He was a great guy, always smiling. We haven't spoken in years, since mom passed away (Welma) but if there's anything I can do for you, please let me know.
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