Paul D. Gray, 80, was born in Sheridan, Wy.

Paul passed away on December 14, 2015, in Waco, Tx., following a long illness.

Paul met and married Sandra Wimer in 1960, and they have three daughters, Connie, Valerie, and Malissa.

Paul attended the U.of Wyoming and Eastern Montana College and began his teaching and coaching career in Miles City, Mt. He loved his students and athletes and many of them remained in touch with him to the time of his death.

He also was very active in church and throughout his adult life worked with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Organization.

He later changed careers to life insurance and investments and became close with people all over Wyoming and Montana.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Aileen and Joe Milner.

He is survived by his brother and family, Walter Gray, his stepbrother Terry Milner, his wife and daughters and seven grandchildren.

Paul will be loved and remembered as his wife's best friend, his daughters' doting, loving father and his grandchildrens' every-ready playmate and companion.

His remains have been cremated and the family will return his ashes to Wyoming in the coming summer.

The Sheridan Press - Dec. 22, 2015.