William Herbert Gray, Jr.

William Herbert Gray known to most as "Bill", passed away January 30, 2021 at his residence at the age of 55 years. He was born October 17, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of William and Diana (Jett) Gray. Bill was a 1985 graduate of West County High School. He was also a graduate of Lead Belt Area Vocational Technical School in 1985. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for seven years before receiving an honorable discharge. While in the Navy he graduated from Machinist Mate A School, Engineering Training School Ship, and Pressure and Temperature Calibration. In 1998 he graduated from Unitec Career Center Welding School. Bill worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections for fifteen years and was currently employed by Union Pacific Railroad for the past eighteen years. He was organized and was an exceptional leader. Bill served in supervisory roles for his employers. On July 27, 1991 he was united in marriage to Tammy Annette Inman who survives and resides in Ironton,...