Braxton Mansel Gray

Braxton Mansel Gray, Rogersville, was born Oct. 9, 1940. He passed away on July 19, 2026. He shared his dad and mom, Clarence Raymond Gray and Grace Edna (Arnold) Gray with his fourteen siblings. 
 
He graduated from Aurora High School and attended Drury University. He served his livelihood by working in the grocery industry and owning service stations.
 
He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Edna and Clarence; his oldest son, Jason Warner Gray; seven brothers, Charles Arnold Gray and wife, Ruth Pauline, William Thurston (Bill) Gray and wife, Reitha, Raymond Gray and wife, Rosemary, Laverne Vanelle (L.V.) Gray, Marlin Clarence Gray, James Edward (Jim) Gray and Max Duane Gray Sr. and his wife, Marilyn; three sisters, Shirley Maxine Enke and husband, Lloyd, Alice Vogt and husband, Ossie, and Donna Glee McClure and husband William F. (Bill); brother-in-law, Gary Abney.
 
He is survived by his caring wife, Karen Jane Blades Gray of their home; his two sons, Jared and wife Rosaline and Justin Gray, of Fayetteville, Ark.; three sisters, Lavona (Mike) Anderson of Atlanta, Kan., Barbara Abney, of Aurora and Beverly (Ben) Wood of Aurora; one brother, Bruce (Rose) Gray of Branson; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jim (Shirley) Gray, of Peculiar, and Mrs. Marlin (Damarus) Gray, of Aurora.
 
A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 25, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be held later at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association or your local food bank.