Elmer Francis Gray, 70, of Clements, MD passed away at Hospice of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD on May 11, 2016. Elmer was born in Leonardtown, MD on September 23, 1945 to the late Martin G. Gray and the late Josephine Quade Gray.

Elmer enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger days. He loved spending time with family, especially the grandkids, cooking and being creative.

In addition to his parents, Elmer was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence Gray and Leonard Gray; sisters, Margaret DeMarr and Lucy Gray. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Janet "Jody" Nelson Gray; daughters, Mary Frances Gray, Carol Lynn Bowles (Greg); grandchildren, Josephine and Gregory Bowles; brothers, Joseph Gray and William Gray; sisters, Maude Combs, Mary Farrell, and Pearl Crutchfield.

Family will receive friends for Elmer's Life Celebration Visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5-8 PM with Prayers at 6:30 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Brinsfield- Echols Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Memorial Donations may be made to: Hospice of St, Mary's, P. O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.