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Thomas R. Gray, 80, of Warren, PA., Tuesday evening, October 4, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Care Center, Erie, PA., after a brief illness. He was born January 16, 1936 in Warren, PA. Tom was the son of Raymond and Mabel Langworthy Gray. He lived his entire life on Yankee Bush Road, next to his family’s homestead.

He was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. He had served with the U.S. Army with the Company G, 6th Infantry Regiment as a Private Second Class . He was employed as a mechanic at Penelec, retiring from there after many years employment. He had previously worked at United Refinery Company and National Forge Company. Tom was a member of Sugar Grove First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid golfer, bowler, woodworker, enjoyed hunting and taxidermy.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Capron Gray, whom he married November 19, 1960 in Frewsburg, N.Y., 3 Children – Rick Gray and wife, Tanya of Starbrick, PA., Shawn Gray of Sugar Grove, PA., Heidi Sagar and husband, Chris of Bradenton, FL., 1 Sister – Judy English and husband, Jim of Warren, PA., 4 Grandchildren – Michelle, Matthew and Spencer Gray, Alyssa LeTrent, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Casey L. Gray who died March 29, 2007, 4 Brothers – Bill, Ronnie, Jerry and Denny Gray.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 6 to 8 P.M. A Memorial service will be conducted there Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Nancy Page, Pastor, officiating.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Sugar Grove First Presbyterian Church, 202 Main Street, Sugar Grove, PA., 16350. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com