William “Will” Anthony Gray, 22, of Wildorado, Texas passed away on April 30, 2023.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Dr. G. A. Roach officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas.
Will was born in St. Peters, Missouri on October 5, 2000, to Tina Essick. He graduated from Vega High School in 2019. Will was a gamer and he enjoyed spending time playing video games. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Will worked for the Rogers Group. He loved music and all animals, especially his dog, Izzy. Will had a very special bond with his speech therapist, Syndi Hart and loved his moms besties, especially his surrogate mom, Casey Olguin.
He is survived by his mother, Tina Kim Essick, of Wildorado, Texas; grandparents, Joseph and Kim Essick, of Wildorado, Texas; and aunt, Christina Essick, of Wildorado, Texas.
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William was a sweet and loving young man. I am so sorry for your loss. I was his first grade teacher. He was always full of fun and loved to help others. He will certainly be missed. I’m so sad that I wasn’t able to come to his services or to give Tina a hug. Please know that you are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss Tina , prayers to you and your family . God be with you all.🙏
You will be forever miss willy and we love you!
Tina I’m so sorry. I wish I could be there for you today.. my deepest condolences to you and your family. Let me know if you need anything.
We are sadden by this family’s loss of a son, Prayers for the family .
You will be missed.
I miss you already kiddo, much love your stepmom and dad.
Kiddo you were family to us and you will be missed greatly by everyone !🛡️
William was such a nice unassuming young man. He was always so polite and sweet when he went to grade school in Wildorado. I know he will be missed.
A Beautiful human being inside and out. I’ll miss you forever willy🫶🏻
You will be missed, you were like part of our family. Fly High Angel
You will be miss “Willy”. You were a great person and an amazing friend to those around you. ❤️
We will forever love and miss you William ❤️
Sorry for your loss. My the Lord be with at this time.