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Melvin M. Gray

1945 - 2012

BORN

1945

DIED

2012

Melvin Gray Obituary

Melvin M. Gray

Age 67, of Wilmington, formerly of Queens, NY, had his sunset on Friday, May 11, 2012.

Melvin served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his daughter Yvette M. Gray in 2001.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Lee Gray of DE; children, Darrell Baskin of VA, Shawn Gray of DE, Trina Baskin and Yvonne Baskin both of NY, Melvin Stevenson and Nicole Gray both of DE; brothers, Robert of NY, Henry of SC and Lawrence of NY; many grandchildren and devoted friend, Melissa Stevenson of DE.

Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Friday, May 18 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St., Newport, where visitation will begin at 11 am. Burial will be at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

To send an online condolence visit
www.nicholsgilmore.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Journal on May 16, 2012.

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Gale Wheeler

May 17, 2012

Darrell,Cynthia, and family, I was sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings!

Sidney Jones

May 16, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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