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Gray McCraw Obituary
Shreveport - Gray Hayes McCraw, Jr., 77, passed away in his home June 16, 2019. A private gathering of family and friends will be held to celebrate his life.
Hayes was born April 7, 1942, in Shreveport to Gray Hayes and Mutelle Beene McCraw. He graduated Bossier High School in 1960.
Hayes lived life to the fullest, and his colorful and fun-loving reputation preceded him. As a young man, he enjoyed his family, friends, and life on Lake Bistineau. His free spirit took him to Telluride, Colorado where he lived and traveled the west for many years. As a father, his love was always evident, and he took great joy and pride in his children. More recently, he was a doting grandfather and enjoyed his Wednesday date with his twin grandsons, James and Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Douglas Beene McCraw, and his granddaughter, Evelyn Monroe McCraw. He is survived by his wife, Merry Munn McCraw; his son, Travis Hayes McCraw; his daughter, Tracy McCraw Morton, and her husband, Mark; his son, Gray Hayes McCraw III, and his wife Emma; his grandchildren, Chloe Ann Morton, Gavin Hayes Morton, Gray Hayes McCraw IV, and James Fisher McCraw; and by his sister, Ann McCraw Stokes, and her husband Ron.
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Barry Box
June 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dad, you will be greatly missed!
Tracy McCraw Morton
July 5, 2019
Daniels
June 28, 2019
I'm very sorry about the passing of hayes,
I can remember the most precious memories that I can think of, as when my mother worked for the
MCcraw family for about 40 year's, Ann, Sandy,
Hayes, were like our own family, my mother loved them as they were her children, I loved them also.
They were so so nice to my mother and our family whom knew them well.
I just seen hayes obituary, not knowing that he had passed.
I knew if my mother was still here, she would be so sadden, hayes was a very nice man with a wonderful loving smile, I will always keep the MCcraw family close in my heart.
Love from The Daniel Family (Viola)
Pat Vaughn
June 28, 2019
Sorry to hear of your passing, Hayes. May you and your loved ones be at peace.
Honey Chumbley Martin
June 28, 2019
I have so many memories of Hayes. He was larger than life! Now he and Jason can hang out! My prayers to Merry and all the kids.
Alan McAdams
June 25, 2019
Hayes remember all the good ole days. Lost another good one. We love you buddy! Alan
Pat (Eloise) McCrory
June 22, 2019
Had many fun times with Hayes long ago racing cars on the levee. He was always the most daring. Tracey, I am so sorry for your loss. Will you please have Mark give his bro. my info. Prayers!
Connie Thigpen
June 22, 2019
Merry, Gray, Emma and family,I have so many fond memories of Hayes he was a sweet at times quiet fun crazy person but always a true friend. He will be missed and remembered.
Cookie Roemer
June 22, 2019
As a classmate, I loved Hayes. He was truly a character. We shared a Biology lab table. When taking our bluebook final, I watched him write on each page, I enjoyed this class and am sure I will enjoy it just as much again next year. He once dissected a crawfish so carefully, it stayed alive. We all loved Hayes. He added fun, humor and good memories to our BHS years. Cookie Roemer
Furniss Hood,Sr.
June 22, 2019
We knew Hayes because of His friendship with our son-in-law, Jason Chumbley. Hayes was always smiling and friendly to us, enjoyed his friendship very much. Prayers and Peace. God Bless.
ok cleaners
June 22, 2019
We hope your happy memories carry you through this time.
Ernest Demopulos and Evangeline Phelan
OK Cleaners staff
June 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of Hayes passing. I have great memories of our school days and was just talking about him. Prayers for all the family.
Darlene (Phillips) Potvin
June 21, 2019
Merry Merry
So sorry to hear about Hayes.
Fond memories of olden days!!
Prayers and love to you and your family.
Darlene
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