Vinson Gray

Vinson Lee “Vince” Gray, 80, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was preceded by his parents, Etheyl and Gladys Barker Gray; and a sister, Judy White.

Mr. Gray was a member of Edgewood Christian Church and retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation after 38 years of service. He was a volunteer at the Virginia Museum of Transportation and took great pride in the restoration of his 1957 Chevrolet BelAir.

Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Brenda Harper Gray; children, Brendon Lee Gray, Laura Gray Coe (Tracy), Kristi Gray Smith (Tony); grandchildren, Grayson Bentley Coe (Brie), Chandler Lee Coe (Celine), and Easton Harper Coe (Maddie); great granddaughter, Willow Rae Coe; and an adopted grandson, Derek Gansauer and fiancée, Sherrill Alsop.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Virginia Museum of Transportation 303 Norfolk Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Sheldon Cosma. Interment will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery Cloverdale, VA. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707