Philip Gray

Philip Gray, age 72, a resident of Portland, passed away on Oct. 15, 2024, at Core Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bedford, Indiana.

Philip was born on Oct. 6, 1952, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Frank and Mary (Turner) Gray. 

Philip graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming, and Grand Canyon University. Philip retired from FCC in Portland in 2017. He was a member of Bryant Wesleyan Church in Bryant. 

Philip married Mary Kathryn Ellenberger on Feb. 16, 1989, she passed away on Nov. 10, 2017.

Survivors include:

Stepson — Tyler Reidt (Cassandra), Portland

Two stepdaughters — Amy Reidt, Portland, and Ann Knapp (Ryan), Redkey

Two sisters — Jamie Prior, Queen Creek, Arizona, and Melinda Gray (Kim Gabbard), Portland, Indiana

Eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren 

Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, Indiana 

Memorials may be directed to the Jay County Humane Society in Portland.  

Condolences may be expressed williamsonspencer.com.