Wyman B. "Bo" Gray, Jr.

Mr. Wyman Benjamin “Bo” Gray, Jr., died peacefully at his home in Meggett, SC on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:32PM at the age of 87. Bo was lovingly known to people in the community as “The Light Man”. Bo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ouida Roberts Gray; sons Scott and daughter-in-law Tammy Gray of Meggett; Benjamin (Benjy) and daughter-in-law Glenda Gray of Meggett; Daughter Lou Burrell and son-in-law Joel of Inman, SC; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth, Chrissy, Ben, Tyler, Tory, Travis, Gray and Zach and two step-grandchildren: Eli and Garrett; three great-grandchildren: Maddie, Wesley and Walker; two sisters: Miriam Gray Roberts and husband Carroll of Florence, Pete Gray Currie of Charleston; sister-in-law Bonnie Gray of Beaufort. He was predeceased in death by one brother: Gene Gray of Beaufort and two sisters: Bernice Gray Altman of Punta Gorda, Florida and Virginia Gray “Punk” Roberts of Beaufort. Bo was born September 16, 1930 in Brunson, SC son of Wyman Benjamin Gray, Sr. and Addie Jarrell Gray. He graduated from Brunson High School in 1950. He married Ouida Roberts, his high school sweetheart in 1953. Bo began his career with SCE&G in Hampton, SC in 1953 as a meter reader/lineman. He transferred to the Hollywood Office in 1964 where he was a lineman until he became the local manager and retired in 1993 after 40 years of service. He has 65 years with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). He also had 20 years of service in the National Guard. Over 64 years the couple raised, nurtured and loved their three children unconditionally and continued to do so with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bo was also known in the community for his love of horses with two special horses: Tiger and Captain. Bo passed his love for horses on to his daughter Lou and grand-daughter Liz. Bo was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where he and Ouida were very active members. They both worked on many committees. They have a very loving church family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial UMC, 5412 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC or Amedisys Hospice Care, 1027 Physicians Drive, Ste. 240, Charleston, SC 29414. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation at Wesley Memorial UMC from 1:30 o’clock until hour of service. Funeral service will be at 3 o’clock at Wesley Memorial UMC. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery after the service. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

Wyman B. "Bo" Gray, Jr.

September 16, 1930 - March 16, 2018