GRAY, Daniel Boyd - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

NEWTOWN — Daniel Boyd Gray, 63, prominent Newtown banker and civic leader, died unexpectedly Wednesday night at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Martin, in Newtown after attending an ice cream social at the Newtown Park. Mr. Gray, who was cashier of the Newtown Bank, had been in failing health the past three years. He underwent surgery in April, but appeared to be recovering satisfactorily. Born May 4, 1891, at Newtown, Mr. Gray was the son of Horace and Rose Emma McClure Gray. He married Annis Martin June 21, 1923. Active in the business and civic affairs of Newtown most of his life, Mr. Gray began his business career after graduating from Wabash College in 1913. During World War I he served with American forces in France. Mr. Gray was a member of the Newtown Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star and American Legion. He had been active in the Legion many years. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Howard and Mrs. Joan Howard; a son, 1st Lt. Daniel Philip Gray; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Ewart. The son is now en route home from Alaska. Friends may call at the home of the mother-in-law in Newtown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from the son.    --typed by Walt W