One of Grayville explosion victims dies | News

One of the men hurt in last month’s explosion at Goff and Pruitt Drilling in Grayville has died.

Officials say 66-year-old Larry Perry passed away at a St. Louis hospital after suffering severe burns. 

It’s believed a wood burner ignited gas that caused the explosion   Another worker, Tony Berger, was injured and is out of the hospital.

A fundraiser last week generated nearly$17, 000 to help with expenses for the two men and their families.