Mr James Hubert Gray Sr

James H. Gray Byram Mr. James Hubert Gray, Sr., age 74, died peacefully on March 18, 2017 at Clinton HealthCare in Clinton, MS. He was born in Thomastown, MS on December 13, 1942. He was the son of the late Grady Gray and LeAnna Johnson Gray Mr. Gray is survived by his loving wife, Helen Walker Gray and children James “Jim” Gray, Jr. and Cindy Gray Freeman and son in law Thad Freeman. Known as Paw Paw to his family, he was the proud grandfather to two adoring grandchildren, Jessica Freeman Malone, husband Josh Malone, and James Landon Gray, and great granddaughter Laney Gray and her mother Elizabeth Oliver. His grandchildren and great grandchild were the pride of his life, he enjoyed every moment with them and he always had a smile on his face when they were around. He is survived by his brother Ricky Gray, wife Nancy Gray and sister in law Alice Gray. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, Tim Gray, wife Trudy Gray, Todd Gray, wife Heather Gray, Christy Miller, husband Jude Miller and Dawn Atkins, husband Richie Atkins. He was preceded in death by his brothers Eddie Gray and Tony Gray. Paw Paw was raised in Thomastown, MS. and graduated from Thomastown High School. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an outdoor activist. He would say some of this greatest memories are of the times spent outdoors with family and friends. He excelled in his relationships with family and friends and was adored by all who met him.. He enjoyed raising and training hunting dogs. Visitation will be 5:00pm-8:00pm Monday, March 20, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and again 10:00am Tuesday. A celebration of James Gray's life will be held 11:00am Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home chapel in Byram. The service will be officiated by James Young, the burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS.