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David Gray Obituary

David Wayne "DaeDae" Gray

August 13, 1989-December 27, 2012

Biloxi

David Wayne "DaeDae" Gray passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the age of 23.

He was dedicated to his family making sure everyone was taken care of. For many years, he was his grandfather, Thomas, Sr.'s caretaker. He loved spending time with his niece and she was his heart.

DaeDae loved to hunt and fish; and he was a 2008 graduate of St. Martin High School.

He was survived by his mother, Wanda Rhodes Gray; his father, Wayne Gray; two sisters, Chelsea Gray and Madyson Gray; maternal grandfather, Thomas J. Rhodes, Sr.; niece, Mya Thach; brothers and sisters at heart, Wade Rhodes, Bobby Rhodes, Cassie Rhodes, and Lindsey Cole; aunts, Tina Bond, Debra Franklin, Darlene Delaune, and Michelle Rhodes; uncles, Bobby Rhodes, Jeffery Gray, and Darrell Gray; and, the love of his life, Brittany Windham.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sally Rhodes; paternal grandmother, Thelma Diddlemeyer; paternal grandfather, Benny Gray; paternal step grandfather, Harold Diddlemeyer; uncles, Thomas Rhodes, Jr. and David T. Gray; and cousin, William T. Franklin.

David was well known and well-liked by everyone, and he will be deeply missed forever.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 31, 2012 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. A visitation for family and friends will be held in the funeral home chapel prior to the service from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Burial will follow services at D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.

Published by The Sun Herald on Dec. 30, 2012.
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Wanda And Wayne, We are so sorry to her of your great loss. We know how you are hurting and wish there was something I could say to help but we
just wanted to let you know we are praying for you. We love you both,
Skip and Ivy

Skip and Ivy Palmer

January 1, 2013

Rest in peace David.

Olivia Murphy

January 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers with you Wanda, Wayne, Chelsa, Maddy and Mya in the days, weeks, and months ahead. My heart breaks for you. Always here for you anytime you need a friend. I love yall. Love, Michelle, Destinee and Christian Broadus.

Michelle Broadus

December 31, 2012

Wayne and Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your family.

Theresa Yennie

December 31, 2012

May David rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Amanda John

December 31, 2012

May David rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Amanda John

December 31, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with your family. My daughter was brought into this world on December 27th. It breaks my heart your son was taken from you on this date. Death leaves a pain no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Emily Gladney

December 30, 2012

I remember David hanging out at the house when he and Jordan were in school. He was always such a sweetheart. So saddended to hear of this. I know that Jordan's heart is just broken. My condolences to the family.

Laurie Seymour

December 30, 2012

You and your family or in our thoughts and prayers.

Gels and Dennis Meins

December 30, 2012

U and your family or in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Gels and Dennis Meins

December 30, 2012

You are deeply missed sweet angel!!!!

Kristen Fountain

December 30, 2012

Wayne,
We are so sorry to here of the loss of David. In loving memory of a wonderful person we will love and miss him always.

Tammie Fountain Tillman

December 30, 2012

May the Lord fill your hearts with peace. We are praying for your families.

Joi Mechanic

December 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Anderson Theresa

December 30, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

From all of your friends from O'diddles

December 30, 2012

I want send my deepest regards to you. I am sorry for your loss. He will be dearly missed but will never be forgotten ever!!!

Connie Prtt

December 30, 2012

May David be remembered for all the positive influences he had on the people around him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace...

Kimberly Wilson

December 29, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes

December 30, 2012

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