Irby Beecher Gray

March 13, 1923 — August 30, 2008

Irby B. Gray, age 85 of Decatur, formerly of College Park, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 following a brief illness. Mr. Gray was a gifted artist whose work was seen by most all, as he hand lettered the markings on signage and motor vehicles in a by gone era. His specialty and favorite was fire trucks. He was a devoted husband, nurturing father, inspiring grandfather and playful and loving to one and all. Mr. Gray, a member of East Point Church of Christ, was preceded in death by his wife, Chris (Grantham) Gray; daughter, Dorothy (Bond) Hodge; and grandson, Kenny Koire. He is survived by daughter, Joann Bond; son-in-law, Edwin (Linda) Hodge; grandchildren, Bob Bronstein, Mike (Allison) Hodge, Steve Hodge, and Jamie (Bobby) Whitt; great grandchildren, Danielle Hodge, Samantha Hodge and Katrina Bronstein; brother, Francis Gray; special niece, Maxine “Mickey” Foles, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 4^th at 11 am in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons with Minister Eric Whelchel officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 pm and 9 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons.

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