Robert Claude Gray, 86, Moundville, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Bobby Claude was born March 3, 1938 in Chaulk Level, MO to Claude Francis and Dolly (Mullens) Gray. He married Betty Lavine Crosby in 1955 in Kansas City, MO. Following 65 years of marriage she preceded him in death on March 20, 2021.
Throughout his life Bobby Claude worked as a painter in Kansas City and was a member of the painter’s union. After retiring he bought a farm in Vernon County and moved to the Moundville area where he raised cattle. Bobby Claude enjoyed coon hunting, fishing and going on mule rides with his friends. He loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Betty, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Blane Gray, Zane Gray, and Joe-Ed Gray; three sisters, Hilda Lea Leslie, Ila-Dean Luther, and Lona-Jean Grogan; his daughter, Dolly Jean; and a granddaughter, Amie Jean. Survivors include his children, Carolyn Hutchison (John), Jack Gray (Julie), and Tom Gray (Debbie); 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Suiter and Nelda Wood; many nieces and nephews; and his coon dog Sadie.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
