Billy L. Gray, Jr., age 68, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 26, 1951 to the late Billy and Etta (nee Davenport) Gray.  He retired from Arcelor Mittal.

Billy is survived by his wife, Linda (nee Mason) Gray; children, Ron Beaumont of Illinois, Melissa (Rich) Cannon of Lake Station, Mandi Baekey of Georgia, Tabitha (Rex) Stills of Valparaiso, Billy (Cheryl) Gray of Valparaiso; 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Valerie Gray of Lake Station, Darlene (Fred) Lambert of Portage; and a niece and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Gray; great grandchildren, twin boys; and his parents.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Billy's honor to VNA Hospice, 501 Marquette St. Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342.  For more information please call 219-942-2109.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.