Joseph "Joe" Russell Gray Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Joseph "Joe" Russell Gray Jr.

March 5, 1944 - July 18, 2025 (81 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Joseph "Joe" Russell Gray Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Murphysboro, Illinois

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Crawshaw Funeral Home

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Joseph "Joe" Russell Gray Jr.

March 5, 1944 - July 18, 2025 (81 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Joseph Russell Gray Jr. Obituary

The memory of Joseph Russell Gray Jr. (Murphysboro, Illinois), who passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Russell Gray Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Gray and Mary Evelyn Gray (Mifflin); his daughter Kristy Russell; his son-in-law Kevin Joiner; his sister Lois Schultz (Bunny); and his brother-in-law Wayne Hughes.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Margaret (Ellis); his children, Regina Joiner and Joseph Russell Gray III (Krysty); and his son-in-law Kenny Russell. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flower, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post #127 in Murphysboro.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home



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July 25

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Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home - Old
31 Memorial Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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July 25

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Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home - Old
31 Memorial Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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July 25

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Alto Pass Cemetery

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