Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Nov 12, 1959 – Jun 9, 2024
GRAY, ERIC N. -On Sunday, June 9, 2024, the best of us left the rest of us to muddle along in this plane of existence, and go to a well-deserved, albeit heavily mourned rest. With the certainty that his dogs Toby and Sammy, and his kitty, BeepBeep were all overjoyed to be with him again, we pray that he was greeted and enveloped in the heavenly embrace of his Nan and Pop, Mom and Dad and Bo Schembechler.
Visitation will take place on June 29, 2024 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint, Ml 48507, from 11:00 a.m., until a Celebration of Life is held at 1:00 p.m. Please wear your maize and blue to celebrate with us.
Eric was born in Flint, Michigan on November 12, 1959, the son of Allan and Brenda (Arch) Gray. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School. He then continued his education, receiving his Bachelor's degree. He was employed at General Motors as Global Quality Supplier Supervisor.
Eric was an avid University of Michigan football season ticket holder and fan, and enjoyed superhero movies, John Wayne and Star Wars.
Spending time with those he loved was especially important to him. ''T'was the Night Before Christmas..." became his, following his Dad's passing and he loved and lived his Christmas spirit by making things magical and memorable for the kid in all of us. His cookies were famous to all with whom he shared them.
Surviving are sisters: Karen Gray, Lynne Kirby and Janet Gray Warner; brothers: Scott Gray, Duncan Gray, and Glenn Gray and their spouses; nieces and nephews: Allison, Matthew, Elisabeth, Jonathan, Jeremy, Robin, Brian, Kelly, Andrea, Lauren, Laura, Jennifer, Allan and Michael. He was Best Great-Uncle to: Jaxon and Scarlett, Robert and Matthew, and Corey. Also, his close friends: DJ and Crystal Sirignano, Lyle Simpson, Mark Scott, Kim Rush, Kevin Rush, Wayne Olson, Sue Root, Aaron Schisler and Nicole Pileggi; as well as Aunt Rita and cousins: Cynthia, Stephen, Lisa, Lori, Mike and Tim.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Brenda Gray; Grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Arch, Larry and Anne Gray; Uncles, Doug Gray and Arthur Arch.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Eric's memory are suggested to be made to the charity of your choice.
GO BLUE, BUDDY!!
Read MoreI miss you my friend don't worry you will never be forgotten
Jaxon Schisler
September 13, 2024 | Grand, MI | Family
So very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. He was truly one of the good guys. Always was so nice to me. My condolences to his family..i know he will be missed. RIP Eric...
Karen Johnson
July 05, 2024 | Bay Port, MI | Acquaintance
Rest in Peace, Eric. You were always a blast to be around. A great person and a great friend to our family.
Jim and Debbie Rush
June 23, 2024 | Flint, MI | Friend
I miss you Eric I wish you can stay for along time
Jaxon Schisler
June 21, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Family
Heartbroken by this loss. As a colleague, Eric`s support and guidance has helped me a lot. I wanted to say thank you face to face. With deepest condolences to the family.
Haruko Maki
June 21, 2024 | Tokyo, Japan | Coworker
Eric, D.J. Sirignano and Mark Scott making pizza magic at John's Steak House
Mark Scott
June 18, 2024 | North Las Vegas, NV | Friend
Words can’t express how much we are saddened to hear of his loss.
My sympathies to the family on Eric passing. He will always be in our hearts.
Emerson Lima
June 17, 2024 | Brazil | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Thanks for your great help in past years~
Yinyi Wu
June 16, 2024 | Friend
So sorry to hear this, Eric was one of the neighborhood kids I grew up with. I think he was in scouts with my brother and my dad. I also worked with Eric @ John’s Steak house where we had so much fun in our youth. RIP Eric, I remember you as such a kind, gentle kid.
Brenda Balducci
June 14, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Neighbor