Robert Louis Grayson affectionately known as 'Bob' was born to the union of Walter Lee Grayson and Pinkie Neline Grayson on April 10, 1939 in Baker Louisiana. He was baptized by the the late Reverend Butler at Rock Zion Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to Greater New Galilee Baptist Church where he served as Treasurer on the Broad of Governors at the CN Burrell Christian Academy, until his death under the leadership of Dr. Mark A. Litt Sr.
Robert attended Scotlandville Senior High School Class of 1958 . He retired from City Parish as a Fire Chief and was employed at BREC as a Park Ranger until death.
Robert was married to the late Zola Mae Robertson Grayson until her death. To this union was born two daughters, Pinkie Neline Grayson Broome (Houston, TX) and the late Charmaine Altonette Grayson Vernell one son, Steve Hartfield(Desiree) Houston, TX, honorary daughter Marie Simmons (Baton Rouge, La) .
Robert was the proud grandfather of Neikya (Gary Jr.) Morris, Bandie Vernell, Brittany Vernell, Oriskany Broome, Kieth Broome, Jr., Destiny Broome, Brayanna Johnson, Steven Hartfield, Stephanee Hartfield, Hollis Simmons and India Simmons.
Robert was the proud great grandfather of Nekyah Morris, Gary Morris III, Brycin Woodson, Kayla Woodson, Kiara Woodson, D'laija Woodson and Chyna Vernell.
Robert siblings Earnest (Bertha) of North Carolina, Marion of Baton Rouge, La., JoAnn (Neal) of North Carolina, Carrie Mae (Henry), Joyce (Eugene), Michael Curtis, Reginald all of Baton Rouge, La and a host of nieces , nephews other relatives and friends.
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