Wayne Lamar Gray

1937 ∼ 2017

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Wayne Lamar Gray, of Onalaska, formerly of Liberty, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at St. Lukes Hospital The Woodlands, with his family by his side. He was 80.

A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday July 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, with Willie West and Buster Hudspeth officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday July 26, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family.

Serving as pallbearers are Colby Fregia, Caleb Wright, Alex Leal, Joe Wayne Fregia, and Jerry Long, David Burns. Honorary pallbearers are Dusty Garrett, Gene Allen, Mike Gray, Steven Gray Bobby Burns and Keith Price.

A native and longtime residence of Liberty, Wayne had moved to Onalaska, in 1998. He was a Oilfield Consultant for Sterling Energy of Houston. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who proudly served his country and a member of First Baptist Church of Batson.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carlton Gray, Ollie Gray, and H.A. Gray. Sister, Peggy Guidry, and grandson, Zachariah Wright. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gray of Onalaska, son, Bill Wright and wife Bridgette of Montgomery. Daughters, Lila ' Susie' Garrett and husband James of Onalaska, Beth Pritchard and husband Mike of Conroe, and Sonia Gray-Baez and husband Ed of Georgetown. Sisters, Muriel Taylor and husband L.C. of Old River, and Zelda Wright of La Porte, and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of loving friends.

Grandchildren are Summer Mitchell and husband Jackie, Tiffani Price and husband Keith, Will Fregia, Caleb Wright and wife Charity, Colby Fregia and wife Summer, Dusty Garrett, Coty Leal and husband Alex. Great grandchildren are Cameron Fregia, Ragen McGinley, Isabella Price, Izaac Price, Jaiden Garrett, and Cayden Garrett.

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Patricia Grupe July 25, 2017

Uncle Wayne was one of the finest men I have ever known. He never met a stranger. He always made every niece & nephew feel as if they were special. He would call you sugar when speaking with you. Will miss you Uncle Wayne.

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Kathyandkent Cochran July 25, 2017

To the entire family, my hearts are with you all. Uncle Wayne was so much more than just my BFF’s dad, he was one of the most powerful father figures in mine. Especially, when I could have very easily traveled down the wrong road. I will never ever forget everything he and my Aunt Mary have done for me, whether it was just giving me a warm meal or taking me with them when he went out of town to work to make sure that I was okay. The older you get, the more you realize what’s really important in life. I will say it again, I am really angry at myself that I didn’t go down there more often. I love each of you like my own family and I’m always there for you. I am praying for each of you to have PEACE, LOVE and UNDERSTANDING. Kent and Kathy Cochran, Dusty and Cody Snider

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Mike Gray (Nephew) July 25, 2017

Uncle Wayne and my dad Ollie Gray would take us boys squirrel hunting on opening day we got to miss school. We would camp out the night before and rise early that morning to go get um. My dad Ollie would always have gets to gathers at Easter, the 4ft or just when they wanted. Our family was really close to uncle Wayne and his family. We would do everything together. You will be sorely missed. Thank you god for letting me share my life with him!!!

Susie Garrett July 25, 2017

Daddy, you were and always will be my ROCK. I love you so very much. You were a Dad that loved very deep and unconditionally. I will forever be greatful that we were HONORED TO CALL YOU DADDY.