Paul Gray

Paul Alan Gray, 77, of Winterset, passed away Sunday (February 23, 2025) at his home.

He was born February 26, 1947 in Cambridge, son of the late Chester Gray and Marjorie (Hallock) Gray.

A 1965 graduate of Madison High School, Paul was a long-haul truck driver for many years and retired from Kurz Kasch. He worked with his father building pole barns, his brother installing satellite dishes, and he helped run Salt Fork Riding Stables.

Paul was a US Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War in the aviation division. He was a member of the American Legion, serving as commander of the Antrim Post and a member of the Cambridge Post.

He was a board member of the Guernsey County Habitat for Humanity.

Growing up, Paul attended Salt Fork Baptist Church and later ran music at the Winterset Methodist Church in honor of his wife, Patty.

He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, and traveling to new areas by car. He never met a stranger. He loved trains, westerns, and watching silly videos on his phone. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann “Patty” (McCullough) Gray, who passed away December 14, 2012. They were married December 7, 1968. Also deceased is a brother, Jerry Gray.

Paul is survived by his daughters, Paula Ann Gray and Mary Katherine (Chris) White; a sister, Karen Williams; a brother, David (& Darlene) Gray; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and fur babies.

Visitation will be held Wednesday (February 26, 2025) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and also Thursday (February 27, 2025) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville. Funeral services will be held Thursday (February 27, 2025) at 11 a.m. at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville, with Pastor Brian Hollis officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville, with military graveside services conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Paul’s name to one of the following organizations: 1) Guernsey County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1424, Cambridge OH 43725; or 2) Hospice of Guernsey Inc., PO Box 1165, Cambridge OH 43725.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.black-eppersonfuneralhomes.com