Stephen Gray

Stephen "Steve" Louis Gray age 59 of Trussville went to be with The Lord on August 10, 2014. He was born in Florence, Alabama and moved to Birmingham to attend UAB. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling and had a 25 year career with the State of Alabama Disability Determination. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Trussville and a former deacon at South Roebuck Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Frances Gray and James Carl Gray. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Bonny Cowden Gray and son Neal Gray; sister, Carleen Longshore (Jim) ;brother, Roy Gray(Mindy) and 8 nephews. Visitation will be held from 11-12 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a service in the chapel at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 13 with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers Neal Gray, Brian Longshore, Tom Longshore, Logan Gray, Jake Doss, Bo Doss, Casey Doss, & Ted Arnau. Honorary pallbearers are Lendon Brookings, Phil Doss, Tripp Stallworth & Sam Stallworth. Steve will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a devoted husband, loving father, and devout Christian. His perseverance was an encouragement to all who met him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Steve's memory to The Alabama Baptist Children's Home. Jefferson Memorial East directing the services.