Lester Wayne Gray

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lester "Wayne" Gray, who left us peacefully at his home on March 7, 2025. Lester was the beloved son of the late Robert Ferl and Pearl Marie Gray.

Born in Glendale, West Virginia, Lester grew up on a small farm outside of Holbrook, Pennsylvania. He developed an encyclopedic knowledge of local plants, trees, animals, and berries, and his greatest passion was gardening.  Although he moved around for decades, his heart was always in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where he spent his golden years enjoying time with his beloved lifelong sweetheart, Shirley Jewell. He found joy in picking berries by the creek, walking all over Waynesburg, and, much to the dismay of his landlord, caring for the local feral cats.

Lester is survived by his children, Brian Gray (Grace), David Gray (Paula) and Michelle Morgan (Brad); a sister, Sandy Wilcox (Mitch) and his brother, Ronald Gray (Dina). His legacy will live on for generations through his 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Lester was preceded in death by his son, Michael Gray; his sisters, Elaine Sampson (Carl) and Mary Gray and his brothers, Charles Gray and Mike Gray.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.