William Gray, 76, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on December 19, 2016, surrounded by his family at George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC.
He was born on July 10, 1940 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Frederick and Josephine Gray. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick, his stepfather Earl Charbono and siblings Lois Kenny, Bernice, Richard, Buster, Bobby and Paul Charbono.
Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed driving motorcycles, and dirt track racing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a one of a kind man and liked by everybody who met him. He was head Deacon of the Prince Frederick Seventh Day Adventist Church and held great regard for his duties.
Bill is survived by his wife, Freda Gray, father of Tina Kay Bowen and her husband Blair and James William Gray and his wife Crystal. Grandfather of Blair Franklin Bowen, Jr.(Christie George) and Mallory and Chase Gray. He is also survived by his mother, Josephine Charbono, and siblings, Steve Charbono, Joyce Ruel, David Charbono, Donald Charbono, and Godson Wayne Greenwell.
The family will receive friends on Thursday December 22, 2016 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD from 6-8 PM and on Friday December 23, 2016 from 10-11AM with funeral services to follow at 11 AM Interment will be in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Heart Association or Lung Association.