James Arley Gray
November 07, 1947 - May 04, 2018
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James Arley Gray
November 07, 1947 - May 04, 2018
Obituary
James arley gray, 70 of huntersville, nc, formerly of charleston passed away friday, may 4, 2018 at his home.
Jim worked at itt carbon industries for 26 years, retiring as vice president and treasurer. He also worked for mcjunkin and union carbide. A u.S. Navy veteran, jim graduated from clay county high school and west virginia university.
He was preceded in death by his parents arley and rosalee gray and sister, joyce gray cunningham.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years connie woods gray; sons justin (robin) gray and marcus (amy) gray; grandchildren chase and bella gray; sister sharon (bill) kelley; aunts noda (larry) gay, betty (frank) murphy, evelyn taylor and barbara taylor; sister in law faith woods (doug) cook.
Jim and connie loved to travel and visited all 50 states and many foreign countries. They drove across the country nine times, including a 12,500-mile round trip to fairbanks, alaska. One of their favorite adventures was a 35-day train trip across europe.
Jim’s favorite activities were trout fishing the rivers of west virginia with his sons and walking the shore at the beach home he retired to in myrtle beach, sc, always on the hunt for sharks’ teeth.
Funeral service will be 11a.M. Wednesday may 9, 2018 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston. Burial will follow at clay memorial gardens, clay. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of jim to the: als association, jim gray fund. http://web.Alsa.Org/goto/jimgray condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to James Arley Gray
Donetta Looney says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Mooreville Mississippi
Dear Connie And Famiily, I Was So Sorry To Hear Of Jim Passing. I Wanted You To Know You Are In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Donetta Looney says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Mooreville Mississippi
Dear Connie And Family, I Was So Sorry To Hear Of Jim Passing. You Are In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Sandy Barllaro says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Cousin
Location: Cary.Nc Alabama
Our Thoughts Are With You With The Passing Of Jim. We Had A Lot Of Memories Growing Up. He Would Come To The Farm With His Family And Was So Shy He Wouldn’T Get Out Of The Car. Such A Nice Person.
Sandy Mullins Barillaro
Jo Ann Legg Reed says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Cousin
Location: Bolivar Ohio
Dear Connie, You Are In My Thoughts And Prayers . I Am So Sorry To Learn Of Jim’S Death. Jo Ann Reed
Kathy Pryor says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Peebles Ohio
Jim Was An Unique Man. From The First Time I Met Jim It Was Very Evident He Was A “Family” Man. His Wife, Children, And Grandchildren Were His World. My Husband, David, Thought There Was Nobody Like Jim. He Always Made Me Feel Welcome When I Would Visit The Office. I Loved To Hear Jim’S Stories Of His Travels With Connie. David Told Me That He Knew Jim Was With The Lord, As They Had Many Conversations About God. During This Time Of Jim’S Departure I Pray The Lord Give Each And Everyone Of You Peace And The Strength You Need In The Weeks To Come. God Bless You All.