Gerald Henry Gray
March 17, 1936 – November 21, 2021
Gerald H. Gray, stepped into heaven on Sunday November 21, 2021 at the age of 85. Gerald is preceded in death by his Father, Mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (nee Owen), 1 sister, Berniece McCormick; Three daughters: Judy Smith (Steve), Cara Daniel (Mike), Valerie Bodden (Larry); Six grandchildren: Jennifer Smith, Stephanie Dace (Stuart), Stephen Smith (Jo), Tiffany Tinley (Matt), Tara Anders (Jason), Taylor Bodden (Mailee); Eight great grandchildren: Lincoln Dace, Beckett Dace, Juliet Dace, Emily Tinley, Alex Tinley, Elliott Tinley, Aubrey Anders and Emma Anders.
Gerald was born on March 17, 1936 at home. He grew up poor but was a rich man in the Lord. Graduated from Marion High School in 1955. He attended Trade School and became a machinist. He was employed by McDonnel Douglas (Boeing) as a supervisor in the machine shop and retired after 35 years. He was a hard worker and set a good example for many. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arnold, Missouri when he passed. He served the Lord wholeheartedly since he was 9 years old. He was a gentle, honest, godly man that loved his Lord, family, and friends deeply.
Visitation for Gerald will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 10:30am until time for the service at 12:00 noon at First Baptist Church of Arnold. Interment will follow at Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, MO.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Focus on Missions, 3040 Crimson Oaks Dr., Fenton, MO 63026.
Service of Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road.
Gerald’s Service will be live streamed at noon at: https://www.facebook.com/FirstArnoldMedia/
I credit this awesome man with putting me in position to win with Christ and introducing me to my wife of 30 years. He is a huge part of my testimony and I will miss him.
I credit this awesome man with putting me in position to win with Christ and introducing me to my wife of 30 years. He is a huge part of my testimony and I will miss him.
He loved the Lord, he loved his wife and family and he loved his church. He was a true ambassador of Jesus Christ! We miss him for now but look forward to reuniting with him in Jeaven!
He loved the Lord, he loved his wife and family and he loved his church. He was a true ambassador of Jesus Christ! We miss him for now but look forward to reuniting with him in Jeaven!
My condolences to Phyllis and his family. He was a great friend. Very humble and down to earth. I will miss him forsure.
RIP my friend! Fly high till we meet again!
My condolences to Phyllis and his family. He was a great friend. Very humble and down to earth. I will miss him forsure.
RIP my friend! Fly high till we meet again!
You will be missed Uncle Gerald. RIP
You will be missed Uncle Gerald. RIP
I have been so blessed to have Gerald’s daughter, Cara, in my life. My brother, Mike, was smart enough to marry Cara. Gerald’s children are a testimony to the great job he did raising 3 daughters. I was privileged to spend time with Gerald at various holidays when our families were brought together. He will be missed. (I am so glad the funeral service will be televised on Facebook for those of us who are not able to attend in person. Thank you!)
I have been so blessed to have Gerald’s daughter, Cara, in my life. My brother, Mike, was smart enough to marry Cara. Gerald’s children are a testimony to the great job he did raising 3 daughters. I was privileged to spend time with Gerald at various holidays when our families were brought together. He will be missed. (I am so glad the funeral service will be televised on Facebook for those of us who are not able to attend in person. Thank you!)
Worked with him at McDonnell Douglas in 1966 till he retired.
was a good friend was glad to see that he move down to Arnold after retirement.
Had good long talks with him, He will be missed by all.
Worked with him at McDonnell Douglas in 1966 till he retired.
was a good friend was glad to see that he move down to Arnold after retirement.
Had good long talks with him, He will be missed by all.