Obituary of Joseph Gray

Joseph E. Gray Age 79 of Ithaca and longtime resident of Erin passed away at home Friday, December 20, 2013. He was born in Ithaca, NY to Lee and Mercy (Phillips) Gray. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Lily Mae (Palmer) Gray in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Ellnora (Shaw) Coil as well as her family. In addition to, Joe is survived by his son and daughter, Jeffery (Luann) Gray of Erin, Julie Perry of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Jeffery Jr., Joshua, Justin, Amber, Ashley, Jonathan and Jaralyn; great grandchildren, Jordan, Breonna, Catherine, Haley, Dawson and Brady; sisters, Eileen Little of Ithaca, Jane (Donald) Claflin also of Ithaca, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and a host of extend family members. Joe was also predeceased by his brothers, Ernest and Richard Gray; and sister, Audrey McGuire. He was retired for the NY State Department of Transportation. Joe was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army. He as a member past Commander of the VFW Gordon Hoover Post #6083 and member of American Legion Clarence Oliver post #154 and Horseheads Post #442. He was also a member of the Erin Fire Department and past Fire Commissioner. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. His service will take place on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Burial and military honors will take place at a later date in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com