Area Residents Mourn Gray’s Passing

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   Area residents continue to mourn the passing of a prominent Lawrence County civic leader. William W. “Bill” Gray passed away Wednesday, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Gray was very active and well respected within the community. He held positions on numerous boards such as, Bridgeport City Council, Bridgeport Fire Department as well as past Fire Chief, IDC board member, Lawrence County Board chairman, Lawrence County Ambulance Service, a 911 board member, and was a Precinct Committeeman. He also served as acting Mayor for Bridgeport at one time. Funeral services for William W. “Bill” Gray will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial will be in the Bridgeport City Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8 p.m . Memorial donations can be given to Lawrence County Historical Society.