Richard Ludlow Gray Sr.San AngeloRichard Ludlow Gray Sr., 76 of Del Rio, passed away July 7, 2015. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Dennis McKinley of San Angelo Cowboy Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.Richard was born on October 19, 1938 in San Angelo to Owen J. Jr. and Jimmie M. Gray. He attended Central High School, where he was very competitive in calf roping and even made nationals. After high school, Richard joined the United States Marine Corps. and after proudly serving his country, he was honorably discharged. His journey began in the oil and gas industry. His paramount was as a "wildcatter" where he discovered numerous unique oil fields. He was a "True Cowboy," participating in rodeo events, winning several World Championships titles. He acquired many everlasting friendships with his fellow participants. After his roping career, he continued his cowboy character by becoming a legendary cattle hauler for Winters Cattle Company of Del Rio. Richard had a blessed gift in building relationships with people from all walks of life with his gift of conversation. If you met Richard, you knew his smile and open hand shake.He was preceded in death by his parents and daughters Virginia Kay Adams and Denise Stone.Richard is survived by his soul mate and companion of 34 years Beverly K. Vaughan of Midland; daughter Vickie G. Brockette of Mesquite; sons Richard L. Gray Jr. and wife Marta of Miami, Florida and Jimmy Gray and wife Carrie of Midland; sisters Freda Connell of Spring, Reba Gray of San Angelo and Carrie J. Aldridge of San Angelo; brother Owen J. Gray III of San Angelo; 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. As Richard would say "Forget the mule, Load the wagon."Online condolences can be given at RobertMassie.com.