Timothy Lee "Tim" Gray

Timothy Lee “Tim” Gray, age 70 years, a resident of Vincennes, Indiana and a former resident of Vienna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, at Aperion Care in Vincennes, Indiana. Tim, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was born May 20, 1954 at the former Holden Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. He was the son of Jack Gray and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Williams) Gray. Tim is survived by his father – Jack Gray of Vienna; a son & daughter-in-law – Jeremy & Kerry Gray of Oregon, Illinois; granddaughters – Samantha Gray and Jacqleen “Dani” Gray; a great grandson – Ivy Rhys Gray; a sister-in-law – LaDonna Gray of Carrier Mills, Illinois; an uncle – George Galeener of Vienna; an aunt – Bess Ann Duane of Tempe, Arizona; a niece, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his mother, Tim was preceded in death by his brothers – Sam Gray and Mike Gray; and an aunt – Jean Kathryn Dunn. Tim was a 1972 graduate of Vienna High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June 26, 1972. He served for two years with the 130th HQ Co. and was stationed in California. He was honorably discharged from active duty on June 22, 1974, with the rank of Corporal. He then served for 4 years with the Illinois National Guard. Tim was a member of the VFW Post 3553 (Kaskaskia Post) in Chester, Illinois. Tim was employed as a correctional office at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois. He had also worked for the Johnson County Highway Department. Tim was an “honorary” employee for many years at Cagle’s Standard Station and Cagle’s Automotive Center in Vienna. Tim was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He had attended the Vienna United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, at 2 P.M. at the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be accorded. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the cemetery at 1:45 P.M. Sunday afternoon. Memorials may be made to the Kaskaskia VFW Post # 3553, 939 State Street, Chester, Illinois 62233-1643

Timothy Lee "Tim" Gray

May 20, 1954 - November 6, 2024