Tragedy in Alabama - updated: funeral arrangements
May 1, 2011
Wetumpka, AL
"President Obama is expected to visit Alabama on Friday after the deadliest tornado outbreak in 37 years ripped through six states, leaving at least 308 dead ..."
We have all heard by now of the terrible tragedy in Alabama. Sad news from one of our own, ISC Secretary Robert Gray lost his sister and niece in the storm.
Robert's family lived about ten miles from his home in Wetumpka, AL. Robert is the secretary to the ISC and serves as Assistant Chairman of the Hall of Fame committee.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Robert and Lessie as well as all those who lost loved ones through the six states hit by the terrible storm.
Cards and letters of condolence can be sent to Robert Gray, 2843 Trotters Trail, Wetumpka, AL 36093
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From Robert:
Please refer to the information below concerning the funeral arrangements for my sister and niece.
We thank all of you for your very kind and touching words during our time of shock and sadness.
Funeral arrangements are listed below:
Visitation: Gassett Funeral Home in Wetumpka, AL, Monday, May 2 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm ( It will be a dual funeral.) Martha Myers & Melissa Gantt.
Graveside Service following visitation at 2:00pm at Central Baptist Churchyard Cemetery North of Wetumpka, approx. 8 miles on US 231 & AL 9.
The two grave sites are located close together.
Thanks,
Robert Gray
Memo from Alabama Department of Transportation:
Martha Myers (Robert Gray's Sister) and Missy Gantt (Robert Gray's Niece) passed away last night during the storm. Missy's two children Tyler (8) suffered a cracked skull and Holly (14) received a gash on her leg, a knot on her head and a cracked tail bone. Both children will be sent to UAB today for further examination. Please keep Robert and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
