Charles Edgar Gray, 68, of Lake City died Monday at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. He was retired from the Craighead County Highway Department in Black Oak and of the Pentecostal belief. Charles was a hunter and fisherman all of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and Nellie Opal Houston Gray, one brother and sister.

Survivors include: wife, Evelyn of the home; son, David Earl Gray of Paragould; brothers, Jerry Gray of Brookland, Wilman Gray of Paragould and Mike Gray of Jonesboro; sisters, Ruby Gray of Lake City, Hazel Williams of Oak Grove Heights and Elaine Osburn of Fort Scott, Kans.; and

cousins, Faye Fewins & LuCynda Warren of Piggott.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Steve Crawford officiating. Burial was in Pine Log Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jay and Andy Ritsmon, Gary, Jeff, Brandon and Justin Gray, David Cobb. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the Craighead County Highway Department.

The family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.