John William Gray Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John William Gray Jr. of Freeburg, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 84, on October 29, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John William Gray Sr. and Ellen Louise Gray (Carnagey); his wife Linda Farmer; his daughters, Vicki Eschman (Greg) of Swansea, IL, Deborah Hamilton (Neil Sr.) of St. Clair, MO, Sharon "Shari" Wall (Andrew "Andy" Sr.) of Freeburg, IL and Patricia Hilkey (Craig Young) of Belleville, IL; his grandchildren, Bret Eschman (Ruth), Bethany Eschman (Grant Pedley), Neil Hamilton Jr., Daniel Hamilton, Kaitlyn Hauther (Alex), Kendra Ross (Colby), Kari Zipfel (David), Andrew Wall Jr. (Shannon), Jacob Hilkey, Jessica Hilkey and Holly Hilkey; his siblings-in-law, Ronald, Sandra Payne and Geralyn Farmer; his cousin Donna Gay (David); and his pet Nellie. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL, where John and Linda were longtime members.

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November 6, 2022

Larry McGuire wrote a sympathy message

“John Gray, you were a great Unit Director and an even better person. You had a positive impact on mental health with your people and organizational skills. Those of us who knew and worked with you will miss you. PS: As I write this, I just know you are hanging clipboards on God's office walls.”