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Richard Gray Jr, Springfield MO died May 21, 2011 after a storm with cancer. He was born August 2, 1936 to Richard and Emma Gray on Dewey Ware's Plantation in the Delta, Itta Bena, Miss. He went to Chicago Heights area at the age of 16 with $2 and the clothes he was wearing. He worked in Chicago Heights, Chicago area driving a truck and operating heavy equipment. He worked hard, enjoyed his "trade" and was able to get a job on his name. He retired in 1999 with Teamster Local 731. He started a "hobby" of lawn mowing. Richard was baptized on Pillow Plantation at Brooklyn Chapel as a young boy. Richard developed his personal relationship with Jesus later in life. Richard professed and showed Jesus was his Savior by his changes in his life. Richard loved his Church family at Washington Avenue Baptist Church Springfield Mo. He was an active member.
His family tree includes wife, Sharon; children, Jessica and Jeff Gray of the home in Springfield Mo. Richard loved all his children the same which included 14 children; 22 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He is known as Billy, Or Uncle Billy by family of 3 sisters; nieces; and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; infant daughter.
Richard volunteered at Crosslines through Church distributing food for Holidays. He believed no child should be hungry. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Crosslines Organization 1710 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, Mo. www.crosslines.org
Visitation will be held Friday 5/27/2011 6-8pm in Klinger-Cope Funeral Home Midtown 1635 N Benton. Funeral will be Saturday 5/28/2011 11 am at Washington Ave Baptist Church 1722 N. National Ave.
The family would like to thank Adult Center of Medicine staff, Cox South Oncology Staff, Oncology Hematology Associates, AIC, Oxford Hospice, family, WABC Church family, neighbors, and friends. God ministered, encouraged, and comforted through you to Richard and Sharon during this storm. On line condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com
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May 27, 2011
Mr. Gray, a dear, dear man. Me was and always will be Mr. Gray to me. He took wonderful care of my property. I never had to call him because he always came by to check and then do whatever needed to be done. He was a dear friend and I have been honored to be his friend. I shall always remember him as a kind and
loving person. It was a privilege to have known him. He loved his family. My deepest sympathies to all, especially his lovely wife Sharon.
Betty Trampler
Betsy Sartori
May 27, 2011
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers today and tomorrow. Take care of each other.
Art Trampler
May 27, 2011
I met Richard several times. He was a gracious, strong and Godly man. My mother was one of his customers, and she dearly misses him. All who knew him were blessed by that experience.
Richard, I believe, was one of those men that from a distance easily went unnoticed, content to live a life of strength, peace and faithfulness. He was one of those men who, when "we understand it better by and by," will be seen casting a weighty crown at the feet of his Savior.
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