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Old 02-01-2011, 02:27 PM
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Prayers for Sharon and John P

John and Sharon,

We can not express how sad we were to hear of the loss of Sharon's Father Douglas Gray. We wish we were not 3 States away so we could help carry the load of some of your grief. If Peggy or I can do anything at all in your trying time, PLEASE do not hesitate to ask.

We love you both and are just a phone call away if you need us. You are both in our constant prayers.

Your Friends,

Lary and Peggy Ellis

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Douglas Murray Gray, 89 of Holly Ridge, NC passed away on January 29, 2011 at New Hanover Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home of Holly Ridge with Elder Arnold Padgett officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Gray is survived by his wife of 62 years Lillie Hobbs Gray, one sister Emily Kray and husband Fred of Coconut Grove, Florida, four children Martha Ellis and husband Terry, Gibb Gray and fiancée Karen, Sharon Porterfield and husband John, and Greg Gray and wife Wanda, four grandchildren, John Porterfield, Jr., Nell Griffin and husband Joe, Katie McKinney and husband Greg, and Kim Edens and husband Hammer, five great grandchildren, Elizabeth Griffin, AnnaBeth and Micah McKinney, and Hailey and Courtney Edens, one cousin Margaret Everett, two nephews Kenneth Claus and Fred Kray, Jr., and his lap companion Thomas.

He is preceded in death by his father Gabriel Scott Gray and his mother Dora Gray Satterwhite.

He was born on January 26, 1922 in Onslow County, served in the Navy during World War II, was a member of the Stump Sound Lodge #733 and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 338. He was the retired owner of Gray’s Heating Cooling and Refrigeration Service of Holly Ridge.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

The Gray Family would like to thank the 10th Floor Nurses and Staff at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. You made his stay very special. We would like to thank all of his Doctors and Staff for their support and compassion.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home of Holly Ridge.

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org
Old 02-01-2011, 02:41 PM
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JP,

After what I have been through you know I can sympathize....Call me if you need anything!!!! I'm in AZ right now.
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Very sorry to hear this, John. Please give your wife my best.
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I didn't even know Mr Gray but I can tell he was one heck of a guy. My sincere condolences to the family on this loss.

The stories these older folks can tell are gone forever once the people pass on and that is a shame because they're not just stories, they are our history. If there are older folks in your life, make it a point to talk to them at every opportunity you have. Life is shorter than you think.
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Prayers of peace for the family... God Speed Shipmate.
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Prayer and condolences to Mr. Gray's family and friends. May he have fair winds and following seas.
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John, prayers from here to you and Sharon. Like Lary said, let us know if we can help.
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Prayers from the north.
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Prayers sent Mr. John. God bless you and yours.
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No idea who John and Sharon are, but it does not matter as God knows. Prayers sent from way down south.
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My condolences to you and your wife and family.

God Bless.
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Sorry to hear it John, take care.

There are a couple old timey navy guys at bar in Luther I always hang out with. I usually have a good, dirty, navy joke to get them all riled up with, but always end up with a free beer or two from them. Love chatting with the old timers...
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Prayers outbound, and know that he's in a better place. With God's grace, we should be so lucky.




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Sounds like Mr Gray was a heck of a guy. Thats part of the reason I love this site. Lots of good folks and families.

Take care guys.........
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From one sailor to another, Fair winds and following seas to you, sir.

My condolences to Mr. Grays family.

Respectfully,
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