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Sidney Gray Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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J. Maurice Hopkins
August 16, 2010
The word friendship is difficult to define in terms of relations to one another. It's meaning differs from person to person dependant upon whom you ask. Truly, the word friendship requires a relationship in order to develop. It demands that we take an active role in being apart of someone's life and sharing circumstances and events along the way. But, it also means that we must take an active interest in being there wherever and whenever called upon. Friendship is sometimes overstated but it is truly not under-rated when there is pride in being associated in a special relationship.
My relationship with Sidney Gray evolved in our youth but my friendship with Sidney started a few years ago. It manifested itself through our relationship with our Maggie L. Walker High School 'Class of 1965' family. I extended an invitation to him to join us for a luncheon I sponsored and he showed up and we all had a great time being together. He was an exceptional person with such an interesting past. And, a personality that was infectious. He was the type of guy who's reputation for daring and extreme sports was larger than life. Sid was a genuinely good guy who loved his fellow man and maintained countless friendships with so many people from his life's journey. He was giving, kind and one heck of a Gumbo cook as many of us knew when he put on his annual holiday Gumbo house party.
Fortunately, God directed me to be there when Sidney needed me. I reinforced my commitment to him by offering my assistance whenever, wherever and took the walk with him as did others who were at his side during his last days. I am honored to have been apart of his life and thank God for allowing me to share a friendship with him. He will be missed but always remembered for his daring antics, his kindness, his personality and his relationship with others.
Blessings,
Wes and Iris Hewlett
July 21, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
LaVerne Miles-Williams
July 13, 2010
To The Family Of Sidney Gray
I'm very sadden to hear of Sidney's passing. May it be a sense of strength to know there is a loving GOD who will stay close to you in time of need.
Gloria Dunn
July 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.I have worked with Sid for more than twenty years and during that time if I was down and looking for a laugh I looked for Sid. He was a wonderful person and friend and knew just how to brighten your day by saying "Glo Jo I can tell why it could be worse". I will surely miss him. Ann, please know that I will continue to pray for you and your family. May God Bless You All. (Glo Jo)
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Jean Trimiew
July 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Miles Jr
July 9, 2010
S. Gray will miss you so much, thanks for helping me find my way to manhood. Will always keep you in my heart. cuz
Carmen Foster
July 9, 2010
Ann,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. May God's grace surround all of you with comfort as you hold precious memories of Sidney dear in your hearts.
Jackie Moss
July 9, 2010
I have not seen Sidney for many years but I remember his outgoing personality and his zest for life. My sympathy and prayers to all who loved him.
ROBIN HARRIS(BOLLING)
July 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 8, 2010
We will miss you dearly, Sid...we share good hearted memories. Our thoughts are with your family. May GOD keep them. Ronnie "Goose" and Freda Merriman.
Troy Schultz
July 8, 2010
Ann, thinking of you. May God's love help you find peace and comfort. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Troy and I will miss seeing you guys coming out to see us in the county.
Michael G. Brown '65 MLW
July 8, 2010
To the family of my high school classmate, may God bless you with all of the wonderful memories of Sidney. I will cherish the memories of our friendship growing up together around Maggie Walker, Virginia Union, Glenn's and the Silver Coach.
July 8, 2010
Lil Jack, Carol and Linda I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one. May God bless you with the comfort only he can give. Virginia (Jennycake) Jackson
July 8, 2010
Lil Jack, Carol and Linda, to God he belonged and to him did he return. I know the pain of losing a brother and the pleasure of having God to lean on. Hold to his hand, savor the memories and celebrate his life. Zenoria (Jackson) Abdus - Salaam
July 8, 2010
We miss you Sid - your laugh and great memories will be with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bobby and Jill Aveson
July 7, 2010
Tracy,
May memories comfort you and your family in the earthly loss of your beloved dad until you all meet again.
Val D. Parker, Marshall-Walker Class 1986
Andrea Trent
July 7, 2010
Ann, it was great seeing you a few months ago and meeting your husband, Sidney at St. Paul's! I can say that you both put smiles on one another's face...to see that happiness touched me, so much! It is obvious you guys were meant to be.
And then when I called and talked to you guys to see if Sidney wanted to attend a seminar...little did I know, that would be the last time I would talk with him!
Please accept my sincere condolences...it is also obvious that your man was the epitome of a Godly man! Be blessed
Marian Mines
July 7, 2010
Lil Jack, Carol and Linda, I'm very sorry to hear of your lose may the good Lord be with you and your family in this time of sorry.
Alyson Britt
July 7, 2010
Ann, Tracy, Kelly & Fam: It's difficult to comprehend someone so full of life no longer with us. Sidney will definitely be missed, and I will cherish my memory of him for eternity. Love You Cuz !!
Roger Williams
July 7, 2010
Our condolences to the family of Sidney, the man with the biggest smile and a heart to match. Even in the early 60's in a body cast he still smiled ,a real SUPER-MAN to me and my brothers. We will miss our other brother from another mother. We LOVE this guy.
Roger, Keith and Morris (Newtowne)
Sheila Jenkins
July 7, 2010
Ann just know that you will always carry the memories and love you have for Sidney. I will truley miss all the jokes. God will get you through this. I pray that He will strenghten you. Love always Darrall and Sheila, David sister
STILL WATERS RUN DEEP AS DOES FRIENDSHIP....WE SHALL MISS YOU.........MLW 1966/ AHS 1966
Van and Franky Archer........
July 7, 2010
Van (kodjo) Archer
July 7, 2010
I do not want to believe this,probably because he is so much a part of my life and spirit.If there were ever true "Dragons",and there are those of us that are,he is one.I say is because his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those of us who knew him well.Thanks my brother for being a friend and adding to my life.God will support your family as you journey on.
Leslie Messersmith
July 7, 2010
Condolences to Ann and the family of Sidney Gray. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God, family, friends and wonderful memories comfort you and bring you peace.
July 7, 2010
Condolences from Roland Jones
Jesse Jr.
July 7, 2010
Sid...you helped teach me just what it takes to be a young man and a grown man. You are one of the "Three Amigos" and your spirit will be with Billy and me forever. I miss you my brother...your cuz jb
Mary Ann Page " MLW 65 "
July 7, 2010
Roland "Lil Jack" Gray and Family
Keeping you in my thought and Prayers. This is a time for gathering all the best of a good life into the pages of memory to be held in your heart forever.
Remember Sidney as he lived, the fun and good times you shared. Remember him happy and his beautiful smile.
And when you remember him take comfort in the way he would want you to keep his memory close, not with sorrow but with joy and peace.
Marshall Tucker
July 7, 2010
Sid ..You left some memories and some conversations . They will be remembered for years to come ..RIP . My condolences Ann .. May God Be with You .
Carlton Morgan
July 7, 2010
We wish to express our Heartfelt Condolences to Sidney's Wife, Daughters and the entire Gray Family. The community has suffered a Great Lost, which words can not express. Sid, will always be remembered, because of the "Good Man" he was. On Saturday morning, "Sidney earned his Wings".
"For right now and all the days ahead,
we wish the Gray Family Strength and Peace"
With Deepest Regret,
Gladys Brown
July 7, 2010
Sidney was a kind and thoughtful person, full of laughter, love to have a goood time, a great humanitarian and friend to all. May God touch the hearts of his wife and family in their hour of need and bring them peace. He will be sincerely missed.
Gladys P. Brown, MLW
Njeri Nuru-Holm
July 7, 2010
My thoughts of Sidney are as he was at Maggie L. Walker High School: full of fun, enjoying parties, one of our gang. I know he enjoyed life to the fullest and I'm sorry I missed his gumbo. Hats off to you, Sidney, for a life well lived.
Njeri (Irma Kyles) MLW'65
lakeycha montague
July 7, 2010
Condolences from Lakeycha Montague for the Gray family. Mikele and I were best friends as children and I spent a lot of time with the Gray family. My memories will be treaseured with Sydney (my Teddie Pendergrass). My heart goes out to all...
July 7, 2010
WILL MISS YOU,MAN...THE GOOD TIMES AND THOSE WONDERFUL GUMBO PARTIES YOU HAD
ANNUALLY...YOUR BUD...AL WARD
Veda Ayles
July 7, 2010
To the Family of Sidney Gray
My heart was deeply saddened to learn of Sidney's passing. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. Remember God's promise, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Be strong and hold on to God's hand for the comfort you need.
Classmate, MLW Class of 65
Andrea Peyton-Sharpe
July 7, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Sidney's passing. When my brother passed years ago, I was much younger and did not understand why he had to leave at such a young age - Rev. E. E. Warren told me to dry my tears and remember this: We are all Pilgrims, just passing through on a journey, we were not here to stay, some early, some later. Sidney's completed his journey and is resting in peace. We all have to complete this journey.
My Prayers are with Sidney's family.
Andrea Peyton-Sharpe
MLW Class of '65
PETE/RUTH BARBEE
July 7, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jessica Brown
July 7, 2010
It's still so hard to believe I will never again come home to you, Billy and Daddy sitting out on the patio, smoking cigars, sharing memories and laughing. Thanks for always encouraging me to go for what I want, filling me in on the Gray Family Tree and for your holiday gumbo that you put your foot in every year! You are truly going to be missed Sidney. I love you.
Barbara Greene-Whitaker`65MLWHS
July 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family at this time. My prayers will be with you at this most difficult time of sorrow.
Robert Judon Jr.
July 7, 2010
With our deepest sympathy. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Edna Carter
July 7, 2010
To the family of Sidney, I was surprise and saddened to hear of the lost of Sidney. Conversations with Sidney was always very interesting, his smile, caring thoughts and intellect about music will always be remembered.
July 6, 2010
Dear Ann,
I learned of your loss today from your mother. My sincerest sympathy during this very difficult time. Your entire family is in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Debbie Perkins
July 6, 2010
My Friend,My Brother,My Teacher
I miss you so very much,
Rest In Peace. Smitty
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
July 7, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sylvia Johnson '65 MLW
July 6, 2010
May God surround you in his arms and give you strength during this difficult time. We will all miss Sid.
Clarence & Iris Braxton
July 6, 2010
We haven't been where you are,
We haven't walked in your shoes,
With God's help and family,
We'd like to walk beside you
down this new path that's just beginning.
Charles N. Pollard '65MLW
July 6, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Wilson Ritchie '65 MLW
July 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jo Ann Jones
July 6, 2010
To The Gray Family:
I offer my sympathy and my heart is heavy due to the passing of a fine human being. Sid and I worked at least three different jobs in the 70's and 80's - we were in Human Services and at that printing company.
Sid was fantastic coworker and wonderful friend - I will miss him dearly because he was special, respected and well liked.
(Antoinette) Toni M. Roach (Jackson)
July 6, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Rena' Chiles Smith
July 6, 2010
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Sid and I have been friends since we first worked together back in the early 80's and then he married one of my family friends Ann. Through all this time we have all remaind family not just friends. Ann I love you with all my heart and if there is absolutely anything I can do for you just let me know!
Virginia Miller
July 6, 2010
I had worked with Sid for over twenty yeats, Sid was a very special friend and person. I was very saddeded to hear of his passing.
Vincent Roane
July 6, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Joyce Johnson
July 6, 2010
I was surprised and saddened to hear of Sidney's passing. I remember him as a funny and very nice person. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ray Lightner
July 5, 2010
To know Sid was to love him, he'll be misssed by all. He was a joy to be around and that's how I'll remember him. All his classmates of '65 can atest to the great person he was and he'll reside in our hearts forever. GOD BLESS !!!
Mike Moran
July 5, 2010
I worked with sid for for close to 20 years and i will never forget him. He brought joy and laughter to everone he new.I remember alot times where we use to work that i was down and he would bring me back up with a joke or story. Sid was a very good person, I will miss him.
Jean Scott Gibson
July 5, 2010
Having grown up with Sidney in Newtown, there are so many memories of fun times in our neighborhood...Sidney and his family were a big part of the good memories!!!
May God bless his family as they grieve his loss.
James & Jean Clarke
July 5, 2010
Deepest condolences during this time of memories - we will miss Sid's smiles at his yearly gathering of family, friends and co-workers for his "Famous Gumbo". Ann, we know he is still happy with his Heavenly Father, family and friends.
Rebecca Boyd
July 5, 2010
Sidney, you will be forever missed by the 1965 Class of MLWHS,we honor your life and the time, love and the good times you gave to us all.
We will forever miss you. Thru God's grace and His mercy we will be there for your family and wish for them the strength that God will grant them to get thru their loss of you, but love never dies, it last forever. I will miss you lots.
Lillian Andrews-Callins
July 5, 2010
Ann: My mother and I loved Sidney like a son and a brother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy.
Frances C. Andrews
Lil - MLW class of 1965
Sarah McAlister
July 5, 2010
As friends and former co-workers of Sid, CLiff and I were shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. A real "people person" Sid was. He knew how to put a smile on your face. Jovial, with a big heart for everyone!! The Lord has chosen a real "gem" to join him in heaven.....
Our condolences to the Gray family
Angelo Franceschi
July 5, 2010
My heart became heavy with the news of Sid. I know he touched many of people's heart with his laughter, his kindness, His understanding of sports. Hearing him in the break room now talking about Football with Smithy, or Billy or someone else. Talking or yelling, which ever it was, it would make me smile from ear to ear. Remember Sid, and don't be sad, be happy that he is in a better place, looking over us and knowing that we will meet again. God bless you and those that were close to my friend, for you will need to be strong for this man that you loved and for yourself to understand the power of the lord. Sid touched so many hearts, in so many different ways that no one could even begin to know how many lives he has touched. Like and Angel of the lord on earth. God Bless you Sid and your Family. You will be missed so much.
Mark and Susan Renfrow
July 4, 2010
Our thoughts and condolences to the
family...Sid was a friend and co-worker for many years...so sorry to hear this.
Viesta Washington
July 4, 2010
My condolences go out to the family. He was a good, kind and sincere man. He was just like another brother. He will be still doing God's work in heaven. He will be missed.
May God bless each and everyone of you.
In the name of Jesus,
Viesta Washington,
Ed Temple
July 4, 2010
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Sid Gray.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
With heartfelt condolences.
Barbarajean Mangum
July 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the home going of your love one.
Robert&Amanda Sizemore
July 4, 2010
May God's Love, Grace and Mercy, keep you and your family close in this time of sorrow. Thinking of You with Love and Sympathy,
THEODORE/EARL WILLIAMS
July 4, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
ALFRED E BRIGGS JR
July 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JoAnne B. Martin '65 MLW
July 4, 2010
Memories will keep Sidney close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart today and forever. Memories are the legacy of love. Thinking of you with sympathy.
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