Jim Bob Gray , 69, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, in Nacogdoches.

Memorial graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Gray was born August 2, 1950, in Center, to Marvin "R.J." Gray and Winfrey Dell Neil Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Gray; stepchildren, Robert Paul Prichard of Joaquin and Tara McBee of Joaquin; sisters, Dellie Witt and husband Larry of Florida, Leta Hutto and husband Chester of Center, and Nancy Taylor and husband Robert of Florida; nephew and nieces, Jason Vaughn, Windy Wallace, and Laura Yanaz.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin "R.J." Gray and Winfrey Dell Neil Gray; sister, Agatha Vaughn; and nephew, William Shannon Vaughn.