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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert H. Gray, Jr. Mr. Gray, age 78, left his earthly body on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to join his wife of fifty-seven years, Jean Gray.
Robert served in the U.S. Army as an Artillery Surveyor from 1967-1969. After his discharge, Mr. Gray became an offshore welder in Houma, Louisiana. After moving back home to Grant Parish, he continued his welding career at the Alexandria Vo-Tech, where he became the welding instructor.
Mr. Gray had a deep passion for the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends. He also enjoyed working in his garden and passing his knowledge down to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Gray; his father, Robert H. Gray, Sr.; his mother, Mary Ellen (Willis) Conn; and one brother, David Gray.
Those left to cherish his memory include his three children, Robby Gray, LaTonnia Gray, and Cassidy Gray; four grandchildren, Kayla Gray (BJ), Channing Gray (Addison), Adam Gray and Kolten Goleman; three great grandchildren, Noah, Mckinley, & Jordyn Gray; one sister, Shirley Gray (Bobby Reeves); one brother, Jerry Gray; and a host of family and friends.
A time of visitation will be held in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Channing Gray, Adam Gray, Kolten Goleman, BJ Gray, Bobby Reeves, and Joey Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Robby Gray, Carlos Butts, Ronnie Welch, and Reggie Brewer.
Friends may post online messages of condolences for the Gray family by visiting www.rushfh.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Howard Gray, Jr., please visit our floral store.
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