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Douglas Gray Obituary

In loving memory of Douglas L. Gray Sr., 57, of Roanoke, Va., who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 14, 2010. Mr. Gray retired from General Electric with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judith; son, Douglas L. Gray Jr. and wife, Jessica, Salem; daughter, Danielle Livingstone; grandchildren, Hannah, John Mark, Philip Livingstone; brother, Jerry Gray and fiancé, Sandra, all of Roanoke; several cousins. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday from Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Belinda Hinkley officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 15 to Jul. 18, 2010.

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Anne Mitchell

July 18, 2010

Danielle,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the family. May the sweet embrace of the Father bring you comfort.

July 16, 2010

Judy, Dani, and Lil D I'm so sorry to hear about Big D. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeter

Daphne

July 15, 2010

Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories of Doug bring comfort in the days ahead.
With love and sympathy.

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