William Trennouth Gray

William Trennouth Gray (Bill), 67 of Casa Grande, AZ and formerly Lawson, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the United Christian Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Barry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at the Lawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm directly before the service. The family requests no flowers and instead making a memorial contribution to the Choir & Band department at Lawson High School. Donations can be sent to Amanda Mack, 2814 Quail Dr. St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Survivors include Amanda (Dominic) Mack, Adrian, Amory & Aycen Gray, Betty Gray, Donna Black, Laura King & Russell Deaver, Denton & Lindley Deaver, Halley & Steve Parker, Riley Boltz, Timber Parker, Lindsay Black & Tyler Davich. His father preceded him in death in 2014. Multiple Aunts, Uncles, Cousins who are well loved.
Bill was born on October 23, 1956 to Betty & Trennouth Gray in Excelsior Springs, MO. After Bill graduated from Lawson High School in 1975, he went on to study Education at Missouri Western State College.
After graduating with a degree in Education, he taught for several years before changing careers to Insurance/Financial Services.
He married Karen (Zimmerman) Combs in 1977 and Bill and Karen had 2 children, Amanda (Gray) Mack and Adrian Gray.
Bill was a devoted father and grandfather. He was proud of his children's accomplishments and adored his two grandchildren. He spoiled them with gifts and shared his love for music.
Bill had a passion for music and was a talented performer and singer. He played in two bands, Flying Silos/Des Moines, IA, and The Rolling Bones/Casa Grande, AZ. He also enjoyed golf, singing, dancing, wine, basketball, football, and of course was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan!!!! He was always the life of the party, always had a smile on his face, and left an impact on everyone he encountered. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.