of Conway, AR
December 14, 1950 - March 14, 2025
Timothy Michael Gray passed from this world March 14, 2025. Born December 14. 1950 in Anchorage, Alaska at Elmendorf Air Force Base to Cyril J Gray and LaBerta (Walton) Gray.
With his father being in the military, they traveled and lived in many places including California, Florida, Maine, Alabama, Japan and Okinawa. Eventually they settled in Arkansas where he attended school in Benton and graduating from Conway High in 1968.
His father was an avid golfer, so Tim grew up on the golf course. He became a gifted golfer at an early age winning more tournaments, trophies and titles than can be counted or remembered. Although he had many other interests and hobbies, golf, by far, stood out.
He was a loving son, brother, father, husband and grandfather. He will be remembered for being a kid at heart, friendly, kind, generous and having a big sense of humor. He was also blatantly honest at times and liked to surprise people with what he would say next. He touched more lives in a positive way than he will ever know.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by those to cherish his memory: his wife, Janet K Gray; His 2 Sons, Michael Shane Gray (wife, Nicole Gray) and Adam Walton Gray (wife, Rachel Gray); 6 Grandchildren, Sydney Baker, (Kalem) Sam, Aiden and Avery Gray & Sawyer and Hank Johnston; 2 Great Grandchildren, Grace E Gray and Liam Michael Baker; sister, Jan Alice Hoskins, along with many friends.
A special mention and gratefulness to his regular daily golf buddies. In his last years, this was very enjoyable and important to him.
Tim refused to have a funeral but compromised by agreeing to a Celebration of Life. As part of the service the family invites whoever will, to participate by sharing a brief memory, story or quirky comment or quote he made. Please bring a big smile and help us celebrate his life.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Friends are welcome to gather at 2:00pm for some great fellowship.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UCA to Jeremy Brown Memorial Endowment Golf Scholarship. You can donate online through UCA Foundation's secure giving site, in person at Buffalo Hall or by phone at 501-450-5288.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013277727.
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20 Condolence(s)
Bob Barham
Monday, March 24, 2025
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Shane and Adam and the rest of this good family. God Bless.
Bryant & Dorothy
Friday, March 21, 2025
To the Gray family
He was one of a kind, great golfer, and a good friend. We will miss him.
Lana Gartner
Friday, March 21, 2025
Janet and Jan, my heart aches for your sorry! Prayers and love are with you all!
Suzanne Hughes
Friday, March 21, 2025
Jan, I’m so very sorry to learn you lost your brother.
Whoever wrote his obituary did a beautiful job of ensuring that he would be recognized by those who called him friend. It sounds as if he was a very lovely person.
I am praying that all of you who loved him are granted peace and the assurance that you’ll all rejoin one another.
Let me know, please, if you’d like company as you walk through this loss. I’m sending love and big hugs to you. Suzanne
Leta Ruple
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Janet, Jan and family,
Very sorry to learn of Tim’s passing.
May God’s grace and your wonderful memories give you the peace needed for you all.
Lalia Zakrzewski
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Jan - I’m so sorry for this sadness - sending Prayers for Peace and Strength with love and caring-
Charlotte Vann
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Praying that God will bless you and your family, Adam, with comfort at this difficult time and the blessing of many happy memories.
David Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Very sad news indeed. Tim was always so upbeat and so enjoyable to be around. We will definitely be praying for the family. May God comfort you in this very difficult time.
Bruce and Annette Harrell
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Adam, Rachel, and family. Annette and I are praying that God gives you strength in all things right now. We Love You Guys. Very sorry for your loss.
Melinda Reynolds
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Shane and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. I always enjoyed visiting with Tim when he would come into the office during my time at the Courthouse. Prayers for all.
Floyd Weatherley
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sorry to hear this Adam! Prayers for you & your family!
Greg Rawn
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
As many of our classmates might recall, Tim and I were transplants to Conway, me in 7th grade, Tim in 10th. We found this common bond and became inseparable friends throughout high school, sneaking out to the smoking circle, playing on the golf team, going to Palarm, using his key to the pro shop and playing the slot machines after hours (and sneaking a beer or two). When the crappie were spawning on Beaverfork, we ditched golf practice and went out and caught large messes of crappie. Amazingly, we pushed our luck and never ended up getting caught and/or in jail.
This really hits hard, especially after losing a brother and a sister in law in the past month. Life is too short, so enjoy it while you can and live it to the max.
RIP, Tim. Thanks for the memories.
Larry Malpica
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
I have known Tim for over 60 years. I played a lot of golf with him over the years. Tim was very good golfer
I enjoyed our golf matches at Conway Country Club and Cadron Valley.
Tim was a good friend and will be missed. My prayers are with Janet, Adam and Shane
Selena McNealy
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
My heart goes out to the family & friends during this difficult time, keeping you in my thoughts.
Thomas Edwards
Monday, March 17, 2025
Great memories at work and play with Tim. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Sheila Hardy
Monday, March 17, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this , prayers and hugs for everyone…. Love you guys
Paul, Sheryl & Sydney Jeffries
Monday, March 17, 2025
We are so sorry for the lost of Tim. We love you and you’re in our hearts & Prayers. Love you
Paul, Sheryl & Sydney Jeffries
Monday, March 17, 2025
We are so sorry for the lost of Tim. We love you and you’re in our hearts & Prayers. Love you
Donna Owen
Monday, March 17, 2025
I first met this goofy guy with a very humorous sense of humor and a huge smile is when my brother (Tommie G Robertson “Digger”) brought him to our house. He was my brother’s very best friend, not an easy job for Tim but i believe he was a great friend. Between golfing, construction jobs and fun times (a picture I have of the 2 of them saying “we work for food” in front of one of their construction sites)….he brought the best out in Tom. To me he was my other brother, taking time to listen to my thoughts and complaints, turning most into funny situations. He was a very good listener. I was so happy when he met Janet, opposites do attract, and he loves her so. and I could tell she could put up with this wild guy! Haha…
So many fun sweet memories to hold on to until we see him again, for a short time we will miss you Tim.
Karen Matthews
Monday, March 17, 2025
Prayers for all of Tim’s family. I went to high school with him and my late husband played golf with him.