Robert Gray
Obituary
Robert Gray, 84, died on Tuesday (Dec.
20, 2016) at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Robert was born on Oct. 2, 1932, in
Larned, Kansas to Robert and Frances (Burris) Gray.
Robert was married to Joan Schmidt in
August of 1955. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2011.
Robert graduated from Moundridge High
School in 1950. After graduation, he attended McPherson College and
graduated from Bethel College.
He was an avid sports fan, the owner of
Gray Ward Sporting Goods Store, and was later employed as an
advertising salesman with Shedd-Brown.
He was a founding member of Trinity
Heights United Methodist Church.
Robert is survived by his children,
Kristen (Zane) Johnson and Brian (Debbie) Gray; and five
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan; and
parents, Robert and Frances.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2
p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2016) at Trinity Heights United Methodist
Church in Newton. The family will greet friends following the service
for light refreshments.
A memorial has been established with
Halstead Health and Rehab or Trinity Heights UMC, in care of
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
