Joe Allen Gray, 78, of Plano, TX passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Medical Center of Plano, Plano, TX. Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2-3 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 3PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbus, MS with Bro. Steve Lammons officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbus, MS with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing. Mr. Gray was born September 12, 1935 in Ingomar, MS to the late William and Velma Mar McDonald Gray. He was a member of Hunter Glen Baptist Church, Plano, TX and former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbus, MS. Mr. Gray was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as Master Sergeant in 1978 after 23 years of service. During his military service, he was the recipient of two commendation medals and was a member of the USAF Marksmanship Team. After retirement, Mr. Gray served as security for the United States Air Force for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Gray is survived by wife of 54 years - Lou Ella (Susie) Gray; daughters - Sharon Gray Rioux and Sandra Jo Gray; son - William Allen Gray; sister - Sammye Ruth Pearcy; brother - Donald Gray; and grandchildren - Mathieu Rioux, Catherine Rioux, Michael Gray, Natalie Gray, Grace Cunning, and Madeline Cunning. Pallbearers will be the Military Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Crane and Cynthia Wilkerson Sunday School Class.