Robert G. Gray

Robert G. Gray, 72, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:39 P.M., Monday, May 17, 2004 at his residence.
Robert worked as a truck driver for Big S Transport.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was born November 27, 1931 at Elkville, IL, the son of Arthur and Mary Gertrude (Ponder) Gray.
He is survived by one daughter - Leanna Tanner of Du Quoin, five sisters - Marjorie Ertel of Colorado Springs, CO, Ruth Ertel of Magna, UT, Ilene Furlow of Christopher, IL, Mildred Barwick of Elkville, IL and Rose Tow of Elkville, IL and two grandchildren - Tyson Tanner and Peyton Tanner, both of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers - Bill Gray and Jim Gray.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, May 20, 2004 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Elkville Cemetery at Elkville.
Military graveside rites were conducted.
Friends may make memorials to the Luke Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
