Billie Joe Gray was born on February 21, 1937 to Dale and Virginia Gray. He had 6 brothers and sisters:  Dixie Lee, Robert Dale, Mary Ann, and Randy James, all deceased and Marsha Churchill and Marcella Hottinger surviving him. He was married to Dayle Smith and had 3 children Jodi, Judy. and Terry. His union with Lois Linhart gave them one daughter Dixie and 3 step children Debra(deceased), Daniel and David. Bill worked on oil rigs for many years then went to Boeing in Renton, WA until he retired. Bills favorite pastimes were fishing for salmon and halibut and playing pool which he won more than he lost. Bill has been living in Akron for the last several years. He went to sleep and didn't wake up. He went to be with GOD. We miss you and  love you Bill,    Rest in Peace.