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Ray Gregory Obituary

Ray Preddy Gregory, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and one sister. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Constance G. (Kristy) and James Moore, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Suzanne and Jennifer Moore; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Peggy Gregory, of Vinton; sisters and brothersin-law, Hazel and Harold Hodges, of Roanoke, Juanita and Dewey Mitchell, of Roanoke, and Connie and Randy Thomas, of Salem; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2009.

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Constance Moore

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Dad, I still miss you so much! I love you. Your daughter

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