"May God's presence fill you with confort in the time of loss. May you rest in the confort of knowing that your brother Bryce is in a better place enjoying his time with his Mom, Dad, Grandmother, and Nanny and Pappy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I am truly sorry, I could not make to the funeral just know I am thinking of you, Donald, and Kirk as you lay your brother to rest. Love y'all.Candice"
In loving memory of
Bryce Allen Gray
January 11, 1966 - December 7, 2013
Bryce Allen Gray, 47, of San Marcos, Texas passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on December 7, 2013 at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility in Kyle, Texas. His sister Cindy, whom had also been his primary caregiver for the last several years, was by his bedside. Bryce graduated from Needville High School with the class of 1984. During his high school years, Bryce participated in many activities that were a true reflection of the things he loved to do while growing up in the small farming and ranching community of Needville, Texas. He played football, ran track, showed livestock. He was a member of the Needville HS Future Farmers of America in which he competed in numberous events such as Livestock Judging, Rice Judging and Tractor Mechanics. Bryce farmed rice with his dad and brothers growing up and after high school until he moved to Austin, Texas where he worked for the Department of Transportation for 15 years. Bryce found great joy in the outdoors where he loved to go hunting and fishing. Bryce was a very loving, caring and kind hearted man who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He is preceded in death by his Mother Vera Mae Schonert Gray; Father Billy James Gray; his maternal grandparents Henry A. Schonert and Elsie Zwahr Schonert Jine; his paternal grandparents W.L. and Onie Gray. He leaves behind his devoted sister, Cindy Gray and husband Edward Lopez of Mountain City, Texas. His daughter Chelsea Gray of Temple, Texas. His daughter Brynn Gray of Austin, Texas; His brothers Kirk Gray and wife Tina Gray of Newberg, PA and Donald Gray and wife Lisa Gray of Needville, Texas. Nieces, Nicole Fink of Mountain City, Texas; Kayla Fink of Stephenville, Texas; Veronica Lopez of Mountain City, Texas and Agusta Gray of Newberg, PA.; Nephews, Lee Gray and wife Lori of Lubbock, Texas; Chancellor Gray and Gardner Gray of Newberg, PA. He also leaves behind numerous other family and friends.His sister Cindy would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and medical staff who tended to him over the last several years especially those in the Intensive Care Unit at Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos, Texas. She would also like to thank the Chaplains at CTMC and with Heart to Heart Hospice for ministering to Bryce and providing comfort to both him and the family during the last week of Bryces life on earth. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 11th from 5:00pm to the time of service at 7:00pm at Harrell Funeral Home, Kyle, TX
Tributes
"I graduated with Bryce and was in the FFA along with him. He will be missed by all of his classmates.My prayers are with his family at this time."
"Even though I did not know Bryce personally, I really wanted to express my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. God truly cares how we feel and He is eager to reunite those that have fallen asleep in death with their loved ones once again. His word the bible speaks of this time occurring in the very near future when death will be a thing of the past. I wanted to share with you three scriptures, Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 21:3, 4. I truly hope that those bible verses bring you comfort during your time of sadness."
"So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed.Ray Hartfiel & Handy Stop"
"So sorry to hear about Bryce. Although many years have passed, as life sends us down different paths, we had a lot of good times in our younger years. Those memories will remain. Our condolences to all of the Gray family. May he rest in peace."
"As I try to pick myself up from my shock, I send condolences to you Cindy, Kirk, Donald and the rest of the family on the loss of Bryce. The Gray family has shown me tremendous support in the past. My heart lays heavy with the passing of Bryce, but the Lord gains another guardian angel. Each of you are a testament of the work ethics, kindness, and love your parents instilled in you all. Prayers to you all.Jo Ann, Caleb, Coach Sterling Berry"
"I was so sorry to hear of your brothers death.. i've lost the phone numbers please call me 979-257-8384 when you get a chance. love you melody and tiffany and candice"
"Dear family Bryce: My condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. I wish to share some comfort from the Bible at this sad time. The Bible teaches that one day in the near future, our Creator, by means of the ransom sacrifice of his son Jesus, will reunite us with our dead loved ones by means of a resurrection, right here on earth in paradise conditions that will be filled with peace, happiness and perfect health for everyone. (John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:4; Psalms 37:10,11; Isaiah 33:24.) As you read the above texts in your Bible, may the the wonderful hope they give us, along with loving memories, bring you a measure of comfort during this most difficult time. Sincerely: David L. Cowles"
"Cindy, Kirk, and Donald, my heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Special blessings of peace during this time. All my love, Carol"