The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
MANY EXPRESSIONS OF REGRET OVER
 MR. GRAy'S DEATH
Was Universally Popular With Men in All Walks of Life-Funeral to Be
 Held Today

News of the death of Lieut.. Gov. Age-Herald was everywhere received with expressions of regret at the loss of this valuable citizen, whose thirty odd years as a builder of Birn ingham had gained for him many friends and admirers in the business and social circles of this city.
 q have known Henry Gray for 30 years. and I was one of the attendants at his9wedding,' said w. w. Crawford, president of the American Trust and Savings bank. Back wonder in the old aldermanic days it was HenTy's wisdom and knowledge of financial affairs that saved tho city from serious embarrass-- ment No man has contributed more than Henry Gray to the growth of Greater Birmingham"
 Henry Gray had that indefinable charm and grace of manner which made him extremely popular with his associates" said ex-Gov. William D. JeIks. "As far back as 1902, when was honored with the gubernatorial of lice, Henry was d poWCl III oSiiSi 'O'' county politics and obtained for his dis trict much needed legislation. He also rendered valuable service as county treasurer many years ago"
 q was greatly shocked to read in The Age Herald of Henry Gray's death" said John Leedy. T had known him intimately for years have been on fishing trips with him and was thrown with him frequently in lodge meetings and at Elk conventions. He was one of the most fearless men I ever knew, being free from hypocrisy and absolute ly candid in his statements"
 Henry Gray was a great favorite in the social life of Birmingham 25 years ago. said R. H. Thach. "He came here poor boy, but by diligent application to his duties acquired a front rank among the business men of our city. Henry Gray grew with the town and both prospered by his long residence here"
 Henry Gray was lifelong friend, and no death in recent years has grieved me like his," said Harry Jones' 'T was associated with him for long while on the board of aldermen and came in daily contact with him in the business and social world. He was one of the most genial and affable men I ever knew. For many years we have gone to Redwood together every after miss him terribly in the years to come"
 MT. Gray never overlooked an op- portunity to be nice to young men," said Ted Brownell 'He always had a cheering word for the fellows who were working their way up. I enjoyed meeting him on the street and around the clubs,'
 q was deeply grieved to learn of the death of Henry B. Gray, for I regarded him as one of my best and closest friends" said Judge H. B. Abernethy. My acquaintance with Colonel Gray ex- tends back many years. I have had numerous dealings with him, financial and political and always found him on the square. He stood by me when things looked gloomy and he was the same friend when the prospect frightened. Of my own knowledge I know that he gave many a helping hand to the man who was struggling with business cares ana financial worries, who, through his kindly aid was finally able to weather tho storm. We need more of his kind today"
 Similar comments were freely made yesterday by many citizens of high and low estate, for MT. Gray apparently had friends among all classes and ages
 Funeral services over the deceased will be held at the residence, 1227 South Twentieth street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock The following will act as pall- bearers:
 Active: R. H. Thach, Harry S. Jones' w. w. Craford, w. G. Oliver, w. M Walker, J. T. Stokely, E. D. Smith, D. B. Lightner, Ross c. Smith, H. S. Smith, B. I. Dunn George B. Ward.
 Honorary: E. w. Barrett c. w. Fer guson, Robert Jemison, Jr.; F. R. Simp- son, Culpepper Exum. Hugh Morrow, Dr. John Davis. B. B. Conner. Melville pren- nen, w. H. Kettig, John c. Pugh, J. Rivers Carter, Louis V. Clark.
 Rev. Middleton D. Barnwell, rector Of the Church of the Advent, will officiate at the funeral and interment will be in Elmwood.