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Cecil GRAY Obituary
Age 94, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Sfc (T) Gray, U.S. Army, served His country with honor during the Korean War and had received along with other medals, the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze stars. He had been employed by Turnbull Concrete Inc. for 52 years. In 1996 he was the first recipient of the National Driver of the Year awarded by the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association. The City of
Hamilton recognized this achievement by declaring a Cecil Gray Day. He was a 3rd Degree Mason for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Sally (Bustle) Gray; four children, Cecil (Rosie) Gray, Jr., Judy (Richard) Pottenger, James (Vicki) Gray and Brian Gray; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Connie (James) O'Shea. Visitation will be Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Colligan Funeral Home from Noon until time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Online condolences may be directed to
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Judy
April 12, 2025
Hi Dad, you left us 4 years ago and it still hurts us all. We talk about you all the time and we all share great memories together.
Even today when life throws me a curve ball I remember your uplifting words of encouragement and I lean on them. You were by far the best Dad in the world hands down. Love you always.
April gevedon
April 12, 2023
I sure miss you papaw, thank you for adopting me as your granddaughter. I love you
Debbie Compston
April 18, 2021
Cecil, for as long as Larry and I have been married, I remember him talking about how important you were in his life. I always enjoyed our visits with you and listening to your stories and the many bible scriptures you knew by heart. You will be missed by many and it is certainly difficult to say goodbye, but you will be remembered and loved always. I know that you are in heaven and I look forward to visiting with you again.
Love you always,
Debbie Compston
April gevedon
April 18, 2021
Papaw. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. You will be greatly missed. You was one of the best people I’ve ever known and we loved you with all our hearts. Our hearts are broken but we know your happy and dancing on the streets of gold with JesusThank you for always being there and always loving my folks and I. Love you and we will live the best life we can so we can meet you in heaven love, nephi, lena.and April.
April gevedon
April 18, 2021
Papaw. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. You will be greatly missed. You took me in as one of your grandkids when I was only 5 years old and I am now 42. Thank you for always being there and always loving my folks and I. Love you and we will live the best life we can so we can meet you in heaven love, nephi, lena.and April.
April gevedon
April 18, 2021
Papaw. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. You will be greatly missed. You took me in as one of your grandkids when I was only 5 years old and I am now 42. Thank you for always being there and always loving my folks and I. Love you and we will live the best life we can so we can meet you in heaven love, nephi, lena.and April.
Judy pottenger
April 18, 2021
Dad, your pain is now over and when I think of this it brings me great joy! Thank you for my upbringing, the teaching of the word, quoting me scriptures even as you lay in the hospital bed! You have been the best Father that anyone could ask for, always putting others first in your life, always making sure that everyone had what they needed, family, co-workers, neighbors & friends. If I can only be a fraction of the person that you have been I know that I will be ok. I will strive to make you proud and will still try to teach my children & grandchildren the way of the Lord just like you did right until the end. Your words, a Father's teaching doesn't stop because your children are grown.
I love you deeply and will miss your guidance and teaching but I will always remember.
Your Little Girl
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