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Howard GRAY Obituary
Age 91, of Miamisburg, went Home to his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2021. He was born February 19, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Howard James Gray Sr. and Lucille C. (Myers) Gray. Sonny was an
Army Veteran serving in the
Korean War. He was the owner and founder of Gray's Tree
Experts in Miamisburg which is being continued by his son and grandsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Betty, Margretta, Donald, and Joyce. Sonny is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary E. Gray; his children, Howard James Gray III "Beau" and wife Lisa, Celesta Branscum and husband Wilmer, Betty McCoy and husband Terry; 4 grandsons, Joel Branscum, Michael Gray and wife Haley, Matthew Gray,
Daniel Gray; great-grandson Isaiah Gray; great-granddaughter Tatum Gray. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Diamond; brother Raymond Gray and many other relatives and friends. Howard was a long-time member of Miamisburg Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley, and he loved building things, camping and fishing. Sonny loved yard work and telling jokes. Private ceremony will be held for family only. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice of Dayton in his memory. Please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com to leave a special message for Sonny's family.
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Rose Earnhardt
October 11, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. HUGS to his family.
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