Barry Lawrence Gray

Barry L. Gray, "Pappy," age 62 of Liberty, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1960 in Barren County, KY to Mildred Thomas (Berry) Gray and Billy Walden Gray. 

Barry and his beloved wife Sherry lived in Oxford, OH many years where he served as an Oxford Police Officer from 1982 - 2001. In that time, he accomplished the rank of Sergeant in 1996, became the Police Chaplain Liaison Officer and Race Relations Officer. In 2002, he became a Labor Representative for the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council. Barry was a faithful member, elder and Associate Pastor at Berean Bible Church. Barry and his wife Sherry have owned and run Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness where he was a third degree blackbelt. Barry was known for his amazing sense of humor. He was always able to make everyone in the room laugh. 

Beyond all of these accomplishments, he was most proud of his family. He was a loyal and faithful husband, father and Pappy. He was truly the embodiment of a life well lived and full of faith. He was an example to all. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry L. Gray; six children Adriel (David) Gray Wiseman, Jacob (Brittany) Gray, Carman (Jason) Gray Clark, Joshua (Ashley) Gray, Joel Gray and Abigail Gray; thirteen grandchildren David Wiseman, Jr., Dillon Wiseman, Luke Wiseman, Solomon Wiseman, Silas Wiseman, Asher Gray, Levi Gray, Isaiah Gray, Evan Clark, Laurel Clark, Addelyn Gray, Elijah Gray and Emersyn Gray; his parents Bill Waldon Gray and Mildred Thomas Gray; his sister Dana (Orville) Gray Bailey; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. 

A visitation for Barry will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Oxford, Ohio from 10:30 am until time of service at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WIdow's Fund at Berean Bible Church 5150 College Corner Pike Oxford, OH 45056. 

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