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Ronald Stuart Gray of Franklin, Texas passed away on October 10, 2013 at the age of 60. He was a true character, a great friend, a devoted husband, and a loving father.
Ron was born to Dorothy and Marshall Gray and spent most of his childhood in and around Houston, Texas. After graduating from Conroe High School, Ron attended Texas A&M University. He embodied the noble spirit of honor and loyalty to which all Aggies aspire.
Ron met the love of his life, Marie Penick while enrolled at Texas A&M. They were married 40 years as lifelong best friends who loved each other and cherished their time together. On their first date Ron brought flowers; a tradition he continued until his acute illness. Marie often told Ron, "I couldn't be me without you."
Ron and Marie have three children: Andrew, Elizabeth, and Elliott, all of whom knew how much their daddy loved them and strive daily to be the people who he believed that they could be.
Ron spent his career in commercial finance and was known for his integrity and professionalism. After retiring, Ron moved to Franklin, Texas where he pursued his hobby of cooking and entertaining for friends and family.
Ronald Gray passed away this week after a brief but heroic fight with lymphoma. Throughout, his unfailingly kind spirit shone through to all who met him.
Ronald Gray is survived by his wife, his children with their spouses, Kyle and Jacey, as well as three grandchildren, Aiden, Oliver, and Adelaide. He also leaves behind a wide group of friends and family including his siblings, John, Leah, and Rodney Gray. Ron's mother and father, Dorothy and Marshall Gray, predeceased him.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Franklin United Methodist Church, 100 W Decherd St., Franklin, TX 77856 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in his name to the Franklin United Methodist Church.
With Ron goes his smile, stories, and generous spirit, all of which will be terribly missed by us all. Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com
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I ran into a colleague the other day who knew Ron from the commercial lending industry, and it brought back memories of when of I was younger growing up. He was always quick and smart to teach Andy and I some very valuable lessons when we were kids, of which I continue to preach to this day (we used to drive my Mom and Marie crazy when we were younger! - mainly me, which I regret) I'm happy to hold the MAI and SRA designations today, but sad I did not have the opportunity to work with such a significant and wise man on a professional level. God Bless you all! I'm sure the Lord has been with you all over these years and we know he will continue to be. (1 Chorn 2:9) I love you all ~ Greg Farrell.
Greg Farrell
Friend
January 9, 2023
Shirley Perez
October 16, 2013
Rea and family, i am so glad our paths crossed in Houston.Ron certainly instilled in me all the values he represented. And on the fun side, the sense of adventure, travel, and music. I will certainly miss him.
Brandon Bledsoe
October 15, 2013
To all the Gray family and friends...we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The Bentons
Tami Benton
October 14, 2013
May the Good Lord be with each of you during this time of sorrow.
J Sabo
October 14, 2013
Ron was a well-loved man. I know this by his amazing wife and daughter. He must have been quite remarkable for those ladies to call him theirs. My heart hurts for you, my prayers are for all of Ron's family. Our God of grace and mercy will carry you. In Christ's love, Edie Hopping
October 13, 2013
Rea,
There's no word that can express how sorry I am to hear about the death of Ronnie. We were very stunned to hear this news and still can't believe that it really happened. During this difficult moment, our thoughts and prayers are always with you. We love you. Please give your Children, along with cousins John and Rodney a huge embrace from us.
Our love and sympathy to you and your kids,
Love,
Russ & Donna Clements
Cypress, TX
October 13, 2013
Ron was a mentor, friend and smart businessman. After college I worked with him at First City Bank and did my best to keep in touch. He was a fine gentleman, he loved to laugh, fair, honest and overflowing integrity. To his family, thank you for sharing his time with us who worked for, with and alongside of him.
David Williams
October 13, 2013
John and Leah...my heart goes out to y'all during this time. Love y'all.
Sandy Buchanan
October 13, 2013
Rodney, Jackie and Brianna Gray
Brittany and Jake Trione
We love and miss him.
October 13, 2013
Ron was a kind and gentle soul who touched many lives. He will be missed.
Stewart Wilson
October 12, 2013
Rest In Peace
Gary & Cherry Stevenson
October 12, 2013
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