Edward S. "Rusty" Gray III, 76, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Wildwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, on November 20, 2022, with his wife Barbara at his side.

Born October 21, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rusty grew up and attended school in Metairie, Louisiana. After serving his country in the United States Marine Corps' Military Police, he began a 30+ year career in sales management with Benjamin Moore and Pittsburgh Paint companies.

Rusty is survived by his wife, Barbara Gray of Bella Vista, Arkansas; daughters: Erin A. Gray of Bentonville, Arkansas, Emily S. DeJulius (Todd) of Arvada, Colorado, and Elizabeth (Peter) Keizer of Kailua, Hawaii; and sons: Ethan E. Gray of Kingston, Washington, and Seth I. (Erin) Gray of Cottleville, Missouri, along with 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by a loving niece, Amy (Steve) Gjenero of Mandeville, Louisiana and nephew, Don (Suzette) Crocker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward S. (Jr.) and Olive Patterson Gray, and his sister Marian Crocker.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Highlands Methodist Church on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Rd., Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715, and Circle of Life Hospice,1201 NE Legacy Pkwy, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.