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Rev. Gregory Raphael Gray
November 10, 1949 ~ April 19, 2013 (age 63) 63 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Craig Fulton
February 18, 2015 7:30 AM
I met Pastor Gray while I was staying at 3H when it was on Linwood. It seemed like my whole family abandoned me. Pastor Gray would come and talk with us regularly. I couldn't wait to see him. When i would see him i would hang on to his every word. I knew he would say something that would have me laughing for the rest of the night. He knew how to bring people's spirits up. He was one of the nicest people I've ever met. He knew how to relate to people that were struggling with anything: Pastor Gray could get through to anyone.
I will miss him always................
I will miss him always................
Message from Rose Jefferson Bolds
September 4, 2013 2:19 PM
Dear family. I was so sorry to hear of my cousins transition from this life.
I am his Aunt Willie Mae's daughter. He and I shared the ministry. He
loved his ministry. Living in California we didn't see each other much but I've always felt a closeness to him because of his love for ministering to the needs of the people. My prayer is that you hold precious memories in your heart until we all meet again. I love you all.
I am his Aunt Willie Mae's daughter. He and I shared the ministry. He
loved his ministry. Living in California we didn't see each other much but I've always felt a closeness to him because of his love for ministering to the needs of the people. My prayer is that you hold precious memories in your heart until we all meet again. I love you all.
Message from dianne mullins rn
May 8, 2013 7:03 PM
Dear family of Gregory,
My condolences on your loss of Gregory,
I wish to share comfort from the Bible, at this sad time in your lives.
The Bible teaches that one day in the near future our Creator, Jehovah God, by means of the ransom sacrifice of his son, Jesus,will reunite us with our dead loved ones by means of a resurrection right here on earth in paradise conditions that will be filled with peace, happiness, and perfect health for everyone. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:9-11,29; Isaiah 33:24)
As you read the above texts from your Bible, may the wonderful hope they give us, along with loving memories bring you a measure of comfort during this most difficult time.
There is much Bible-based comfort to be found on the website www.jw.org
sincerely dianne mullins
My condolences on your loss of Gregory,
I wish to share comfort from the Bible, at this sad time in your lives.
The Bible teaches that one day in the near future our Creator, Jehovah God, by means of the ransom sacrifice of his son, Jesus,will reunite us with our dead loved ones by means of a resurrection right here on earth in paradise conditions that will be filled with peace, happiness, and perfect health for everyone. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:9-11,29; Isaiah 33:24)
As you read the above texts from your Bible, may the wonderful hope they give us, along with loving memories bring you a measure of comfort during this most difficult time.
There is much Bible-based comfort to be found on the website www.jw.org
sincerely dianne mullins
Message from Gina Robinson
May 5, 2013 2:08 PM
Cyn, you know God sits high & looks below, he sees all things & he knows all things, with this you can be assured he will give you the comfort you need & has given Greg his well deserved reward in Heaven. I send you my prayers & my love. I dedicate the song "Heaven Waits For Me" to Greg.
Message from Shirley (Spivey) Walton
April 26, 2013 11:58 PM
Cynthia, I would like to extend my condolences. I pray that the Lord will keep you lifted, giving you all the strength and guidance that you will need. May God continue to Bless and Keep you and your family.
Message from Carol Brown
April 26, 2013 10:42 PM
I did not know Greg well but what I did know and see I knew he was a loving, caring man of God. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Message from MARY ROBINSON-BOYD
April 25, 2013 5:23 PM
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GRAY'S FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS!! THE ROBINSON'S FAMILY.
Message from Lovettta Crockett & Family
April 25, 2013 4:03 PM
Thoughts are with you and your family, We were deeply sadden to hear of the loss of Rev. Gregory Gray. You have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Message from Mandisa Cook (Mimi)
April 25, 2013 1:53 PM
Words cannot express the love I have for the late Rev. Gray, he was a friend, mentor, and a father figure to me. We met in 1995 when I was introduced to him by one of his children. Since then our relationship took on a life of its own. He wanted what was best for me and made it a point to tell me often. He called me his daughter and was proud of the things that I have achieved since our first meeting. I would call him every father’s day and he would say “Mimi, girl, I knew you was going to call, I was just telling Cyn, she is going to call any minute now”. He took pride in his father day call and I loved to make that call because he was “Dad” to me. I will miss you dad, I loved our relationship, the time we shared, the way you told the same stories when I came to visit you :+) and the valuable advice you gave me alone the way. I know that I will see you again but until then I will be sure to pray for your beautiful wife and encourage those around me like you did daily. I love you and God bless you for sharing your journey with me.
Your daughter in Christ Mimi.
Your daughter in Christ Mimi.
Message from William & Ola Bernel
April 24, 2013 9:51 PM
Sorry to hear about your lost, Praying for you and wishing you the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Message from Leon Drayton
April 24, 2013 9:03 PM
To the Gray Family;
Greg and I go way back and You will be missed.
And to the entire Gray Family Prayers go out to all of You at this difficult
time in Your lives. God be with You.
Love Leon & Ruby Drayton
Greg and I go way back and You will be missed.
And to the entire Gray Family Prayers go out to all of You at this difficult
time in Your lives. God be with You.
Love Leon & Ruby Drayton
Message from Charmelle Drayton-Mallory
April 24, 2013 8:35 PM
Gray family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray God will provide you comfort during your time of sorrow. Lots of love!
Charmelle "Melle" Drayton-Mallory
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray God will provide you comfort during your time of sorrow. Lots of love!
Charmelle "Melle" Drayton-Mallory
Message from Pamela McNeely
April 24, 2013 8:29 PM
Cynthia (Cyn), I would like to extend my deepest and most sincere condolences. I will keep and hold you, and your family, in prayer.
Message from Margaret Williams Morgan
April 24, 2013 6:10 PM
So sorry to here of Greg passing, He and I went to school together. I have heard so many wonderful things about him through out the years. My prayers are with the family.
Message from Myrna Bankhead
April 24, 2013 5:52 PM
Cynthia, I want you to know God will take care of you and see you through this time. Greg gave such encouraging words to me and my family in our of need. Will keep you and the family up in prayer.
Joy Bankhead
Joy Bankhead
Message from Bobbi Marks-Cooper
April 24, 2013 5:49 PM
To the Family of Rev. Greg Gray --
I was saddened to learn of his passing. Although it has been a while since I last saw him, I will always remember the fun times and the laughter. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him.
God bless the family and hold on to the many memories you have of his life.
Bobbi Marks-Cooper of Rockford, IL
I was saddened to learn of his passing. Although it has been a while since I last saw him, I will always remember the fun times and the laughter. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him.
God bless the family and hold on to the many memories you have of his life.
Bobbi Marks-Cooper of Rockford, IL
Message from Diondra Pittmon (Fletcher) and Family
April 24, 2013 1:23 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. I loved Greg so much and listening to him preach was always a delight. He had a way with the youth including myself to grab their attention to learn more about the love of Christ. He will truly be missed.
Message from Rev. James Edwards (Tyke)
April 23, 2013 8:36 PM
Greg, was a GREAT MAN of God and a Big brother to me. His love, support, and guidance came at time when I needed it most as a young minister. I thank the Lord for his life, and I pray His grace and mercy for Cyn and the family. Well done.......Greg.......Well done!!!
Message from Alan L. Johnson and Francine Singleton
April 23, 2013 7:01 PM
To the family: Greg was a wonderful friend, a great listener, and a great counselor. He was very caring and compassionate. You could talk with him about any problems, and he would always relate with a story that was humorous but had a definite message. Greg inspired us all to do better and we will never forget him. May the Lord Bless and Comfort You. Alan L. Johnson (Francine Singleton)
Message from Fother Mike
April 23, 2013 6:45 PM
To the man that saved my life, my marriage, and always found a way to make me laugh, as well as ate all my food. You will always be in my heart and my prayers.
Message from John Weltmer
April 23, 2013 6:33 PM
Garcelle,
So sorry to read in the Lawrence newspaper of the loss of your Father.
I know from experience how greatly he will be missed, but also know that his influence will be with you forever.
John
So sorry to read in the Lawrence newspaper of the loss of your Father.
I know from experience how greatly he will be missed, but also know that his influence will be with you forever.
John
Message from Brenda Bass
April 23, 2013 3:06 PM
Praying for you and your family!!!
May God Bless and Keep You!!!
May God Bless and Keep You!!!
Message from Jackie Byers
April 23, 2013 1:29 PM
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. You and your family are in my prayers. It's a good feeling for me to know that he was saved.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
Message from Rev. Steve Barnes and Family
April 23, 2013 12:19 PM
Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. ( Isaiah 41:10)
Greg was a great man, and a great friend. He blessed many people and will be missed in this life. The good news is that he is cracking jokes with the angels and our Lord Jesus Christ. He will live on in his legacy of family and ministry.
God bless
Greg was a great man, and a great friend. He blessed many people and will be missed in this life. The good news is that he is cracking jokes with the angels and our Lord Jesus Christ. He will live on in his legacy of family and ministry.
God bless
Message from Beverly Wilson Norris
April 23, 2013 12:08 PM
to my cousins and family- my prayers are with you in this trying time- may the LORD of all comfort you and keep you- He will bring you to a peace that surpassess all understanding in His own time
Message from Thelma Cunningham
April 23, 2013 10:16 AM
Cynthia, you and your family are in my prayers. Greg was a special friend to Rev. Cunningham and I thought he was a great man. Full of life, power and fortitude. May God envelope you with his wisdom and caring spirit as you travel this road of life.
Message from Brandin Goodjohn
April 22, 2013 9:51 PM
Wish I would had a better chance too know you a little better RIP cuz
Message from Tamara (Tammy) Watkins
April 22, 2013 7:06 PM
Cynthia,Karen, Corliss, Gilbert, and all my cousins
You know Greg will be greatly missed, although I did not get to talk with him or all of you,that often, one thing I can say is that, we all always have a "Walters" bond that always keeps us connected. I will miss the Laughter, and just the insight he had about individual family members. He will always be my mom "Shirley's" baby and he had always treated me as such, his little "Tammy". Our heart may have 4 chambers, but he has a piece of it. Family we will have fond memories of him and remember his Love for our Heavenly Father for we always shall share this with him.
May God give you Peace beyond understanding.
Love Your Family/Cousin
Tammy
You know Greg will be greatly missed, although I did not get to talk with him or all of you,that often, one thing I can say is that, we all always have a "Walters" bond that always keeps us connected. I will miss the Laughter, and just the insight he had about individual family members. He will always be my mom "Shirley's" baby and he had always treated me as such, his little "Tammy". Our heart may have 4 chambers, but he has a piece of it. Family we will have fond memories of him and remember his Love for our Heavenly Father for we always shall share this with him.
May God give you Peace beyond understanding.
Love Your Family/Cousin
Tammy
Message from Christina Waller ( cousing Tina)
April 22, 2013 2:10 PM
To Cynthia, Karen, Gilbert and all, Greg was a very special, caring and loving man and will always be close to our hearts. Please know that I am with you in prayer and love.
Love
Cousin Tina
Love
Cousin Tina
Message from YVONNE kELLEY(LITTLE SISTER)
April 21, 2013 5:28 PM
TO THE FAMILY OF REV GREGORY GRAY, AND HIS SISTER'S KAREN CORLISS AND HIS BROTHER GILBERT. MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCE TO ALL OF YOU WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. FROM THE MCNEELY AND THE KELLEY FAMILY
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