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Ronald Gray Obituary

Ronald Wayne Gray, 68, of Vinton, Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C. Ronald was born August 18, 1940, to the late Terry H. Gray and Vicie Christine Gray. Surviving are his loving wife of 45 years, Loretta Gaynelle Spradlin Gray; two sons, Terry Lynn Gray, and wife, Sylvia, of Tampa, Fla., and Ron O'Neil Gray and wife, Julie, of Va. Beach, Va.; one daughter, Tammy Gray Murray, of Mooresville, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Gray, Aaron, Breanna and Ashley Murray, Hayden Gray, Jesse and Alex Mercado; a brother, Curtis Gray, and wife, Annie, of Vinton; sister-in-law, Eloise Semones, and husband, William; brother-in-law, Joe Spradlin, and wife, Joyce; a special niece, Pam Bonds, and husband, Doug; also many other nieces and nephews. A service celebrating Ronald's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Fuller officiating. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2008.

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Dan Maxey

November 7, 2008

Ron, my family's prayers and thoughts are with you thru this extremely difflicult time. Your father was a very special person and I know he will be missed.

Linda Blevins

November 6, 2008

Tammy,
We're so sorry to learn of your Dad's death. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Bimbo and Cory Blevins
Pauline Owens

Lynn Bauer

November 6, 2008

Tammy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim Thompson

November 6, 2008

I was sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

Kim Feazell Parker

November 6, 2008

Tammy, I'm so sorry about the loss of your daddy. I have your family in my prayers. I will always remember Ronald as someone who was quick to smile and lend a helping hand. I love you.

Shirley "Shirl" Williamson Light

November 5, 2008

Tammy, I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Tuttle

November 5, 2008

Tammy, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.

Michael Semones

November 5, 2008

Although I can not be there to celebrate Ronald's life with you, I do celebrate his life each and every time I think of him. He certainly has the love and respect of everyone that knew him and each person will miss him in their own special way. I will always be thankful and grateful for what he and his family has meant to me and my family, especially my father. May we all live in a way that will allow us to be joined with him again some day.

Ashley Murray

November 5, 2008

We'll all miss you grandpa. I Love You

Sherry Heck

November 5, 2008

Tammy and family, i am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know this time is hard for you all. God will help you through.

Tammy Handy

November 5, 2008

I was deeply saddened when I received the call about your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Southern

November 5, 2008

Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Allen Curd

November 5, 2008

It is at these times that we must draw strength from our faith and our friends. Your faith is strong and your friends are here.

Jamey Arthur

November 4, 2008

I am sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tammy Kobylinski

November 4, 2008

I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies and prayers to Ronald's family and extended family. I'm so sorry for the loss you have experienced. I've heard kind and thoughtful things about Ronald from Michael Semones. I know the world is less blessed with his passing but Heaven has a new and wonderous gift with his entry.

Susan Jones

November 4, 2008

Dear Gray Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ronald was a great person to all who had the pleasure to meet him. I worked for him and beside him at P.F.G. for 25 years. His faith in God was evident in whatever he was doing. He often spoke of his love ones and of his religion. I will be praying for you all because I know how much you will miss him, but you have the gift of knowing he is in a better place and we will someday join him.

Danny Harrison

November 4, 2008

Mrs.Gray and Family
We are very sorry for the loss of Roanld he was a good person and a great supervior to those of us that worked for him over the years at PFG.
Danny Harrison and Sandy Fielder

Tammy Spradlin

November 4, 2008

May you find comfort, strength, and peace from friends and family in the days ahead. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis & Sheryl Bullis

November 4, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and your family.

June Garner Moorman

November 4, 2008

Gaynelle and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Ronald was quite a guy. Our families have lost so much in the last few years that it so hard to comprend it. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Stay strong and let God take the burden you are now carrying and he will help you to carry on.

Greg Swinson

November 4, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandie Turel

November 4, 2008

My heart sincerely goes out to all of you on your sudden loss, and may the coming days provide you strength and comfort in this trying time. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers…

Linda Witt

November 4, 2008

We at Precision Fabrics Group are so sorry to hear of the death of Ronald. He was always a hard worker and helpful to the administrative area when ever needed. He often spoke of his family and how much he loved each and everyone. May God bless you in the days to come with his stength and mercy.

Sue B lucas

November 4, 2008

Dear Gray Family,Our hearts are so heavy for you all. There is no better husband ,father ,grandpa ,brother or friend than Ronald.We will so miss him and his and Howards (Lennie) joking and all the fun times around the "applebutter fire" with Willie and your precious family. We love you all!

Our Prayers are with you all
Howard and Sue Lucas

joyce hardy

November 3, 2008

bud you are sure going to be missed at the reunions and seeing you around. Gaynell if you need me to do anything please let me know.It was such a shock ti found it out this morning. I know you will miss him a lot. I love you and please tell tammy I am prayin for her. I know God will be with us all. annamae has my number if you want it

Joyce Gray Hardy

Cindy Skinner

November 3, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. God Bless.

brenda bonds

November 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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