George Leo Gray

Lewistown – George Leo Gray, 79, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:04 AM Wednesday May 20, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.

He was born June 11, 1935 at Kerton Twp; Fulton County, the son of Roy Nelson, and Lucille Vivian (Beadles) Gray. He married Laura McMillan May 14, 1988 at rural Lewistown. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Wyatt, three sisters, Helen, Maxine, and Harriet, and three brothers, Gene, Bill, and Dennis. He is survived by one daughter, Julia Gray of Vancouver, WA; four step children, Phyllis (Mike) Rowley of Kingman, KS; David Kane of Jacksonville, IL; Linda Cornett of Centerville, UT; and Larry Kane of Pleasant Plains, IL; two grandchildren, Danielle and Alexander of Washington, eleven step grandchildren, Natalie of Kansas, Melissa of Illinois, Justin of Kansas, James of Wisconsin, Laura of Illinois, Amy of Utah, Ginger of Utah, Chase of New York, Aubry of Utah, Hollie of Illinois, and Bill of Illinois, 21 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Leo served in the Army from 1955-1957. He worked in farming, construction, at International Harvester, and had also drove a semi for 15 years before retiring.

Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, where visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial of ashes will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American Legion Bishop Post 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. Condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com