Timothy Wayne Gray
November 30, 1982 ~ January 3, 2024
Timothy Wayne Gray died unexpectedly at home on January 3, 2024. Tim was born on November 30, 1982 to Timothy and Karen Gray in Batesville, Indiana.
Tim made a huge impact in the classroom as an elementary school teacher, and as a coach on the basketball court. There was no doubt his biggest impact was the one he made with his three daughters. Tim was an avid sports fan, a music enthusiast, and above all, a family man. He was known for his huge heart, loyalty, and faith. Tim lived for traditions and vacations, but most of all the daily life of The Gray Family! He had an amazing sense of style that included an expansive and impressive t-shirt and jersey collection. He never met a dance floor that he did not want to visit.
At East Central High School in St. Leon, Indiana, Tim loved showing his dedication to athletics by participating in football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and track. At Franklin College, he played baseball. Tim hit a homerun when he found Kimberly. They bonded over their dedication to teaching, and started their careers in teaching. They have been pillars in Perry Township for over 15 years. His career began at Jeremiah Gray Elementary until moving to Mary Bryan Elementary.
Tim has coached many athletes over the years. He and his family are honored to call these players family. Tim displayed the highest level of respect and admiration for his athletics and instilled a lifetime’s worth of lessons for them on and off the court. He was a proud coach at Southport Middle School, Southport High School, and Roncalli. This man clearly felt like he looked good in red!
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, his three daughters, Layla, Nora, and Ella, and his parents Timothy & Karen Gray. Tim will be remembered most for his love and dedication to his family. Tim’s devotion to his wife and children was unmatched. He took much pride in being a dad to three girls, and an exceptional husband. He learned quickly the importance of ice cream, chocolate, Target, and Starbucks. He was the perfect person to have on your side after a rough day, or in the face of a challenge. Kim feels like Tim made her feel like the following words were forever made true.
“Find someone who grows flowers in the darkest parts of you, take heed when things get hard, and don’t you ever turn around. You’ll find someone, someday, somewhere that grows you to the clouds.” – Sun To Me
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The time you were in Cincinnati we were watching the WEBN fireworks and I have a place just for you
Love and prayers to Kim and daughters, Layla, Nora and Ella.
Hello Kimberly,
I heard the awful news. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I was not over in the States much, but I remember seeing you and your beaufilful daughters at better times
I wish you, Layla, Nora , Ellen but also Mike and Beth and the whole family, all the strenght that you need
Hans Paalvast
The Netherlands
I knew Timmy as a boy he played sports with my son. My son heard of his passing and let me know. I really enjoyed seeing his life in pictures. You all had such a good life together. It’s hard to believe that someone who gave so much would pass at such a young age. It breaks my heart that you, your children, family, and friends have to go through all this. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Remember you will all carry his memory in your hearts and I know he will always be with you.
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Robin Beal
I was a former student of his and he was a great teacher. He was a nice teacher. He also helped me realize I was great with math.
Mr. Gray was my 3rd grade teacher. He was always there for me during my lowest especially after I moved. We would always email each other asking how our weekends/breaks were. My last conversation with him was us saying “happy birthdays” to each other. I always looked forward to emailing him everyday once I was in high school. I didn’t expect him to go so soon.
Rest In Peace Mr. Gray
My love for you endures forever.
I go to Mary Bryan Elementary as a 4th grader. I wasn’t in his class but I had a lot of friends who were in his class. and told me great stories about him. I remember seeing him every day at his classroom door standing there greeting everyone that walked past. when someone had a bad day he was there for that person. I still cry every day for him and I miss him. but he will always be in our hearts
love you forever Mr. Gray
In Mary Bryan in field day we were playing basketball and you made like every shot but I did,t you were best teacher ever and then when I was a fourth grader you happy to see your old students until we got back from winter break you had died I was sad you made my friends happy rest in peace. Mr Gray
Mr. Gray was 3rd grade and he always help me on math and more he laugh when i was doing something funny and when he passed away I was crying and I was 4rd grade, when he passed away , I was not going to see his smile anymore when I pass , from his classroom I think he is waiting from his students but he not there.
RIP Mr. Gray love you forever.
Hi my name is Andrea Flores, I don’t know Mr.Gray, I went to Mary Bryan Elementry but now I go to Southport Middle School, He was my friend’s teacher, and every time I would pass by his classroom he would have a smile on his face and he had all this energy that just made everyone smile, I wish I would have gotten to be friends with him because I have never had a friend relationship with a teacher and he seems like a fun, nice, and joyful teacher to be friends with, I was in 6th grade when he passed and it was sad for the people who had him and me as well because it’s sad to lose people and I think what made me sad is that I know that his family was sad and hurt and It hurts me that people are sad but it hurts me more to know that that can happen to anyone, Your loved ones or even people you don’t know can pass any day or at any minuet, What I want to say is always be kind and caring because you don’t know if you will see that person in your life again, and I know it harsh but it’s the truth. RIP Mr.Gray.