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William "Riley" Gray

New Bern, North Carolina

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William 'Riley' Gray William "Riley" Gray, beloved husband and son, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital at the age of 54. Riley graduated from New Bern High School in 1973 and from East Carolina University in 1981. He also attended N.C. State University and...

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Dear Catherine, I was so sorry to hear about Riley. He had the best personality and I absolutely enjoyed working with him so much. Since I have retired, I did not know he was sick. We had the best times at work. Do you remember the Easter Bunny caper.
I have never laughed so much in my life. Also the policy I wrote for him that he used at the Admin Meeting on Monday morning? I thought so much of him and he was the greatest boss ever.

I think of you often and God will...

I am deeply sorrowed to hear of Riley's departure. While attending ECU I roomed and hunted with Riley. I would meet him at his parents house on those cold winter mornings to go duck hunting @ Catfish impoundments. At that time I had an excellent retriever (Bo) that loved to retrieve and he would stay beside whoever was shooting the most birds. He stayed with Riley the whole day and every day thereafter we duck hunted. Also,over the years I have had the opportunity to meet his family who are...

Cathy,
I was so sorry to hear of Riley's passing. I had a few opportunities to be in contact with him over the last several years and he was always so kind and gracious. He will be missed by so many people who had the privilege to know him. All my prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May the peace of the Lord be with you each day.God bless your family always.

February 20, 2010

I moved into my home in River Bend in 1999. It was ideally located opposite a wooded area alongside a little creek and a wonderful view of the Lakemere pond. To my consternation, that lot facing the pond was sold and up went a house. Well, as it turned out, I lost the view but gained the best neighbor anyone could ever hope to have - Riley Gray.

I had a little trouble with his first name at first! Being a "northerner,"
that soft North...

Cathy,

To you and your family we offer our thoughts and prays. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Butch & Letha

.I wished I had knew him better.What little I was around him, I truly cherished. A great person to talk to.But then again the whole family is.Someday I will see him in heaven, and I can get to know him real, real good.Bless all of you. You are loved. Be strong Catherine.Love y'all.Donald Brinson

Catherine,
Just wanted you to know that our many prayers are with you.Jesus tells us that He will never leave us, and I know that He is with you now.Remember that Riley is not gone,he is just away for a while.We will all see him again one glorious day.Take care of lil"Abbie.And,thank you so much for loving Riley,and caring for him.
Rose and Greg

May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Riley will always be with you in spirit and the memories you have of him will grow sweeter each day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kelly Cayton Jones