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George L. "Bud" Gray age 89 of Cedar Creek, Nebraska passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home.  He was born on November 26, 1931 in Louisville, Nebraska to Charles and Myrtle (Holmes) Gray.

George grew up in Louisville and graduated from Louisville High School with the class of 1949.  After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force serving as an Airplane Mechanic primarily stationed in Japan during the Korean War.   Upon returning to Louisville he met Karen Baker and the two were married on July 13, 1958 at the Methodist Church in Louisville.  Together they made their home in Cedar Creek and raised their three children, Russell, Valerie and Scott.

George worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Ash Grove Cement Company in Louisville for 42 years, retiring in 1994.  Outside of work, he enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time outdoors including duck hunting and fishing.  He could fix anything and enjoyed helping others with projects.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as the Financial Secretary for many years, a 50 plus year member of the Louisville American Legion Post #353 and served on both the Cedar Creek and Louisville School Boards.

He was preceded in death by his  parents, brothers, Charles (Betty), Stevens (Ruth), Jerry and Michael Gray

He is survived by wife, Karen Gray of Cedar Creek, NE, children, Russell (Lori) Gray of Louisville, NE, Valerie McCormick of Omaha, NE, Scott (Laura) Gray of Omaha, NE, 7 grandchildren, Kelsey (Jordan) Swenson, Dana Gray, Joshua Gray, Mason McCormick, Olivia McCormick, Connor Gray and Ethan Gray, sisters-in-law, Linda Gray of Louisville, NE and Gayle Gray of CA.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM - First United Methodist Church, Louisville.  The services will be livestreamed on the Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Visitation will be held on  Wednesday, Dec 9, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with family greeting friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home (Masks Required).

Burial with military honors will be in Glendale Cemetery, rural Louisville, NE

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Arrangements by Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE  402-234-3985