Jerry Robert Gray
Jerry Robert Gray, age 76, of Hamilton, MO, passed away at his home on Nov. 30, 2020. Jerry moved to Hamilton 13 years ago from Glasgow.
Jerry was born on Sept. 13, 1944, in Aurora, IL, to L. Ronald and Dorothy (Fourmont) Gray. He graduated from the Kaneland High School in 1962, and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. Jerry worked for and retired from the John Deere Credit Company as a territory manager. He also farmed which was his real passion.
Jerry was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Northwest Missouri Gas & Steam Engine Association, both of Hamilton. His love was the MCA (Massey Collectors Association), and he was a member and served on the national board of directors. He and his wife, Mary, traveled to shows for MCA all over the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He married his wife, Mary June Dearing, on April 24, 1965, in Aurora. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his daughters, Lisa Renfrow of Kearney and Michele (Scott) Muroski of Ashland; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Katie) and Hannah Muroski and Chris Renfrow; sisters, Beth (Ray) Zamzow of Portage, WI, and Marsha (Bob) Swanson of Seven Lakes, NC; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A graveside service and interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. There is no formal scheduled visitation, but friends may call at Bram Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton United Methodist Church.
