Joshua P. Gray

Joshua P. Gray, age 46 of Belle, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

Josh was born June 21, 1978, in Homestead Air Force Base Florida, a son to the late Arthur E. Gray and Debbie (Baumgartner) Gray. His father preceded him in death on June 26, 1998 and his mother survives of her home in Belle. 

Josh was a 1997 graduate of Belle High School. He had been employed as a drywall finisher for most of his adult life as well as being a professional air brush artist which was something he excelled at. Josh had always been excellent at drawing, sketching and painting and had done airbrush work for many people through the years. Josh was a avid motocross fanatic and spent much of his life on the track. He loved being outdoors, whether just taking a walk, hunting, or searching for mushrooms, arrowheads or other Indian artifacts. Josh was quiet, had a good sense of humor, and enjoyed helping out others in need. 

In addition to his mother, Josh is survived by: his daughter, Ellie Gray; wife, Melissa; step-daughters, Isabella and Nolie; stepson, Barrett; and a brother, Jake Gray as well as many extended family members and friends. 

Josh was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. 

Visitation for Josh will be on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Church in Bland. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 p.m.

 In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.