Herbert Eddie Gray

Herbert Eddie Gray, 82, of Lake Charles died at 3:04 PM on Saturday, June 23, 2012 in his residence.

Mr. Gray was born on November 29, 1929 in Alexandria, LA. He retired from Bell South in 1991 after 41 1/2 years of service. Mr. Gray is a life member of the ATT Pioneers.

Eddie enjoyed fly fishing, photography, and traveling.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gwen Beakley Gray; four sons, Gary and companion Alisa Anderson of Houston, TX, Randy and wife Donna of Colleyville, TX, James of Plano, TX, and David and wife LiAna of Lake Charles; four grandsons, Marshall, Kellen, Andrew and Cooper; two granddaughters, Stefani and Ginger; and two brothers, Donald and Bobby.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Daurice; his parents, Clinton and Myrtle Gray; and a brother, Reggie.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Louis Blankenbaker will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Monday in the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue on Tuesday in the church beginning at 10:00 AM until the start of the service.

The family wishes to thank all of you who sent cards, visited, brought food, and your many prayers. We will always be grateful to each of you. A special thanks to our Fellowshippers Sunday School Class for such caring and loyalty. Also, a special thanks to Southern Care for their care. We appreciate all of you, especially Katy.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 or to the American Cancer Society, One Lakeshore Dr., Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA 70629.