Verner O. Gray, Jr. "Johnny", of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2019 at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband of Wilma (nee Marburger) Gray; loving father of Amanda (David) Hale and Leslie (Andrew) Stine; proud grandfather of Molly, Grayson, June, and Noel; dear brother of Timmy Gray. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Verner O. Gray, Sr. and Vivian (nee Malott) Gray; sister, Gracie Pugh. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Ohio, where friends will gather from 12pm until the time of service. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107