Courtland – Franklin Lewis Gray, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on   June 7, 2024.  Born in Como, NC, he was a son of the late Lewis Dailey Gray and Bessie Miles Gray.  He was also predeceased by his first wife of 20 years, Vivian Scott Gray, his second wife of 38 years, Julia Stephenson Gray, a step-son, Samuel Wayne Stephenson, Jr., and his beloved dog Oreo.

Franklin was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and a former VA National Guardsman.  He was a retired lineman for the City of Franklin and a former volunteer firefighter and EMT for Franklin Fire and Rescue in his younger days.  Franklin enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and cutting his grass.  He was a member of Courtland Baptist Church.

Left to carry on his memory are his daughter, Marian Gray Lewis; his step-daughter, Selinda Stephenson Green; a brother, Walter Dailey Gray (Ann); nine  grandchildren, Stephanie Boyd (Nigel), Scott Stephenson, Katelyn Lopez (Tito), Vance Stephenson (Missy), Michelle Lewis (Kim), Rebecca Lewis, David Lewis, Samantha Stephenson, and Alan Stephenson; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and several nephews.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Jim Hyatt officiating.  The family suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity.

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