Billy Ray Gray, 72 years young, of Salina, KS, passed away August 28, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on September 23, 1948 to Bill and Elvira (Livingston) who preceded him in death.

Billy graduated from Salina Central High and served in the Army. Most of his adult life he resided in Denver, CO. What he enjoyed most was fishing, skiing, and driving fast cars.

Surviving relatives include Sharon Garner-Gray; one son, Jeffrey of Denver and one daughter Christy (Marlon) ; four granddaughters, Jerann, Jamaine, Jayla and Jourdan; two great granddaughters, Aaylah and Aayana, all of Kansas City, MO.; two sisters, Audrey (Reubon) Wright and Wanda (Cleveland) Oaks and countless nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Hilton, Don, Van, J.C., Roy and Eula.

In accordance with Billy's wishes, no services are planned. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.