Paul Junior Gray, Jr., Reeds Spring, MO, son of Paul and Katherine (Heising) Gray, was born on June 21, 1950 in Reeds Spring, MO and departed this life on September 02, 2020, at the age of 70.

Junior was a lifelong resident of the area and a heavy equipment operator. He worked for the highway department and also was heavily involved in building Saddlebrooke.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Katherine; two brothers, Victor Gray and John Gray and a sister, Patsy Carsten.

Survivors include: his wife, Joyce Gray of Reeds Spring, MO; two daughters, Charlotte Parton and Wayne Moody of Highlandville, MO and Angela Gray of Lampe, MO; one grandson, Chris Parton and wife, Amanda of Galena, MO; one great grandson, Ryan; four sisters, Shirley Farley of Galena, MO, Vickie Stewart and husband, Dean of Spokane, MO, Donna Kerr of Galena, MO and Katie Strickland of Ozark, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.