William Cameron "Bill" Gray

William Cameron "Bill" Gray obituary, Allen, TX

William Cameron "Bill" Gray

William Gray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home - Allen on Feb. 5, 2026.
Bill Cameron Gray

Nov 27 1963 - Jan 14 2026 Jan 14 2026

William (Bill) Cameron Gray of Allen, Texas passed away January 14, 2026 at the age of 62. He was born to William Arnold and Patricia Ann (Burke) Gray on November 27, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.

Bill grew up in Floral Park, New York. After graduating from St. John's University, he took a job at the JC Penney Corporate office in New York City. When JC Penney relocated to Texas, Bill also relocated to the Dallas area and continued to work for JC Penney for 25 years. He then worked at the FedEx Office Plano Headquarters for 14 years.

Bill met his wife, Dianne (Simms) at work and they married in April of 1990. They were blessed with four children together, Will, Spencer, Zachary, and Sarah.

Bill enjoyed being outside and enjoyed all sports whether he was a participant or spectator. Whenever given the opportunity, Bill would find time to fish. He was active in his church home, First Baptist Church of Allen. He enjoyed teaching in Bible Drill, Challengers, and Bible Fellowship Group.

Bill is survived by his wife, Dianne Gray of Allen, Texas; son, Will Gray and wife, Paige of Plano, Texas; son, Spencer Gray of Sherman, Texas; son, Zachary Gray and wife, Corban of Keller, Texas; daughter, Sarah Gray, of Allen, Texas; parents, Willam and Patricia Gray, of Plano, Texas; brother, Tom Gray and wife Jill of San Jose, California; sister, Christine Gray of Plano, Texas; and numerous other family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2025 at Turrentine-Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.

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