Sy Grayson , 66, of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born November 7, 1946 in Anthony, Kansas to Lee Emerson Grayson and Reta Kent Grayson. Mr. Grayson was a missionary with the International Mission Board of Southern Baptist Convention for 13 years, during which time he worked with churches in South Africa and Swaziland. Mr. Grayson has also pastored Camp Wood Baptist Church in Camp Wood, First Baptist Church Menard in Menard and Cold Springs Baptist Church in Garrison. He also served as Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Gainesville. Mr. Grayson was most recently a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. James Pope and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Roganville.

He is survived by

Wife of 42 years: Ruth Grayson of Timpson

Daughter: Tamara Suzanne Grayson of New Orleans

Sons:

James Howard Grayson and wife, Ashley of Lamesa

Jerry Thomas Grayson and wife, Cassie of Lamesa

Brian Ray Grayson and wife, Cassandra of Garrison

Grandchildren:

Skyler, Seth, Syrus, Shaun, Serenity, J.R., Kinadee, Kayla and Vance

Sisters:

Nancy Ebarb of Newton

Sarah Pope of Glen Burnie, Maryland

Aunt:

Juanita (Sis) Yowell of Tyler

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

A host of friends

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Emerson Grayson and Reta Kent Grayson.

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Grayson's name to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (a ministry of International Mission Board) at First Baptist Church in Center.