James O. Gray, age 89, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Saturday, June 07, 2025, at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Michie, TN, owner of Grays Upholstery, and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drag racing. He was the jack of all trades and known as the “Crappie Man.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hubert and Bessie Goff Gray; and nine siblings.
He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Lucille Steadman Gray; three sons, Ricky Gray (Trisha) of Milton, FL, Barry Gray (Barbara) of Five Points, TN, and Scottie Gray (Wendy) of Summertown, TN; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Gray of Steele, MO; one sister, Glenda Wilson of Albuquerque, NM.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A private graveside service will be held. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
