of Jonesboro,
March 9, 1948 - February 5, 2021
Henry Lawrence Gray, 72, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born March 9, 1948 in Jonesboro to Richard Arden and Mary Ruby (French) Gray. Henry was a loyal patriot and served in the U. S. Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, where he was a helicopter mechanic Henry had a long and successful career in the lighting business. He began by working at Turner Lamp Company and Jimco Lamp Company in the early 1970's. In 2009 he retired as Vice President of Stylecraft Lamp Manufacturing in Hernando, MS. Music was a passion of Henrys. He loved writing songs and singing them for family and friends and still receives royalties on some of his songs. He was an avid fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Richard "Dickie" Gray, Gary Don Gray, Dennis Wilson Gray, Danny Marshall Gray and Marion "Skip" Gray; and half sisters, Dorothy Smith and Phyllis Miller.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of forty-five years, Geneva (Adams) Gray and three sisters, Jean Arden Lucas, Mary Katherine Tolbert and Ann Gray Stapleton.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401 with Brother Randy Stimach officiating. Visitation will precede services from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Burial will be in McDaniel Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Aaron Poynor, Austin Ellis, Cooper Ellis, Eric Adams, Jon Myers and Jon Gray. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene McDaniel, Kenny Williams, Larry Burcham, Ronnie Lumley, Andy Estes and Jim Webster, Jr.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Herman Baptist Church or McDaniel Cemetery.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro
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15 Condolence(s)
Karen Pearson
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
I am so very sorry. My prayers are with you and the family. I'm sorry I can't be there, but know you are in my heart.
Joe Fox
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Geneva, I am so sorry to hearing the news of Mr. Henry... Henry was always an easy going, friendly person to work with during my time in the lamp business. Praying peace over you and your family during this tough time...
Ron Armstrong
Monday, February 8, 2021
HI Geneva, it has been to long since the last time I say you and Henry, I am so sorry for your loss.
Henry was always such a pleasure to be around and we had many goods times working together.
He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Be well always and god bless you and give you peace,
Ron Armstrong
Tassie Moore
Monday, February 8, 2021
Hey Geneva, I'm praying for you and your family! God bless you!
CHARLES E ONSTEAD
Monday, February 8, 2021
Sorry For Your Loss, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You May GOD Bless and Comfort all of You at This Time..
Charles and Ernestine Onstead..
Diana cashion
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I worked with Henry at Stylecraft for many of my 25 years. I loved his sense of humor but most importantly I loved his character. He had respect for those that deserved it and not much use for those who didn’t. He was good to me and my dad when we visited the factory. He showed dad around and dad really liked him. He was a very smart man and I have wonderful memories of him that I really cherish. Geneva was devoted to him and he to her. Good to have been part of that time.
shirley gambill
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Geneva, I am so sorry to hear about Henry. I didn't know him but it seems he did a lot of work and good things for our Country. Praying for you and your family.
Georgia Gray
Sunday, February 7, 2021
So sorry to hear of Henry passing. Remember the good times. Sorry I can't be there for you.
Rosa Thurmon
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Sorry for your loss I will miss Henry a lot enjoyed working with him and Geneva at Style Craft lamp co.
Gene Walton
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Henry I hope they have Doo Dah boys in Heaven. Rest in peace my brother.
Chris Caldwell
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I also thought very highly of Henry, and still remember him taking me fishing when I was a kid, and teaching me to drive in Geneva's little red car. He will be missed.
Nicki St. Clair Cunningham
Sunday, February 7, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with Henry’s entire family. Although our paths have taken our family different directions, I still have fond memories of all of you. I loved Henry’s laugh. He will be missed by all. Love from our family to all of you. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Vernon Silvey
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Henry will truly be missed by all that new him. My heart goes out to his family. Loved Henry like a Brother.
Audrey Johnson-Bobo
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Geneva I’m so sorry for your lost! You have deepest sympathy ðŸ’! Love you
Audrey
Rita miner
Saturday, February 6, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mr. Gray was always such a kind man. He will missed.