Ellis Edward Gray

Ellis Edward Gray, 89, of Owensboro, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. The Daviess County native was a retired farmer and member of the Rushing Wind Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, UK basketball, traveling and his pets. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Thelma Greer.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Irene Wright Gray; a son, Thomas E. Gray of Owensboro; three daughters, Janet Dukes of Owensboro, Marian Smith of Morrow, GA, and Betty Williamson of Okemah, OK; 10 grandchildren, Tamara Wedding, Amy Dukes, Eric Dukes, Ashley Dukes, Jason Lee Smith, Susan Payne, Kimberly Shannon, Penny Grant, Christy Sweeney, and Brian Greer; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 3 P.M. Monday, March 15, 2004 at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday and after 12 noon on Monday.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Alzheimers Association or the Humane Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com.