William Ralph Grey

When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure….Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother William Ralph Grey, 69, of Windham, Pa (RR 2, Rome, Pa) passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at his home. Bill was born on March 23, 1939 in Douglasville, Ga and was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1957. Following graduation Bill enlisted into the US Army and proudly served his country with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1957-1960. He was a retired manager following 27 years of service with General Electric in Johnson City, NY. Bill was a board member and member of the Nichols Country Club. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and sharing his garden bounty with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years Shirley at home; his daughter and son-in-law: Pamela and Todd Morgan; his son and daughter-in-law: Michael E. and Caren Grey; special grandchildren: Brandy, Michael, Kyla and Chandler; sisters and brother-in-law: Rebecca Moore; Margaret and Rodney Pitcher; a brother and sister-in-law: Robert E. and Gloria Gray; his mother-in-law: Edna Howington; sister-in-law Vickie Gilleland; several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families also survive. Bill was predeceased by his mother Jessie Platt; brother-in-law McHoyt Moore and his father-in-law Ralph Howington. A time of remembering the special gift Bill was to all of us will be held on Sunday, August 3rd at 2 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor C. Kenneth Crain, officiating. Interment will follow in the Orwell Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral chapel. A period of visitation will also be held on Sunday from 1 pm until the time of the service. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Windham Twp. Fire Company, Dept.19, c/o Anna Bowen, RR2, Box 63 A, Rome, Pa 18837 in loving memory of William Ralph Grey.