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Troy Gray Obituary
29, of Tempe, AZ passed away on December 12, 2011. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 8, 1982. Troy attended and graduated from Arcadia High School then from Arizona State University. He was married to Kelly (Tyndall) Gray, his best friend and wife of seven years and had two children; son Garrison (5) and Aven (11 months). Troy impacted hundreds of lives as area director for Young Life. Through this job he was able to share the gospel with students of all ages. Troy had a magnetic personality and would light up a room with his charm, quick wit, optimism and huge smile. He was an avid sports fan of course loving all things Arizona, as well as coaching basketball at two local high schools. His greatest loves were for his family and his faith. Troy is survived by his wife, Kelly, son Garrison and daughter Aven; parents Gary and Patricia; and sister and brother-in-law Kortney and Jonathan Hohle. Services will be held at the Historic First Presbyterian Church 402 W Monroe Phoenix, AZ 85003 and are as follows: Friday 12/16 Viewing 5-7 pm and Funeral Service Saturday 12/17 at 10:30 am. To give a gift to the Troy Gray Campership Fund, please send checks to Young Life East Valley, 2525 S Rural Rd Ste 8N, Tempe, AZ 85282; please put Troy Gray Campership Fund in the memo line of the check, or to The Spring Church 340 E 15th St Tempe, AZ 85281.
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Kendall Martin
December 27, 2011
Dear Troy Kelly and Fam,
My heart is sad, but GOD is glad he has another angel. Troy was an amazing teammate and a great person. He made you want to be a better person, and that is so special. Titans for life.
Your Friend, Kendall Martin
Liz Courter
December 26, 2011
To Kelly and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Troy was a wonderful person from when I knew him in high school, and it looks like his mission to help others did not stop there. What an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Liz Courter (AHS 2002)
Vicki Nurre
December 25, 2011
Dear family, Gary, Kathy and Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of your profound loss. I just heard today about Troy's death. My sorrow for your loss is deep. Troy has gone before us, and now knows the Lord in a way that is truly perfect. I know you will miss him, and things will never be the same. But we do have an anchor for our soul, don't we! I will continue to pray for you all as you move ahead.
Much love,
Vicki (and Patrrick) Nurre, Gary's cousin
Maggie Oxley
December 18, 2011
Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the loss that you and your family are experiencing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
December 18, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Troy's passing. He was such an amazing young man filled with love of God and family. Our hearts go out to his parents, sister, wife and children. May God comfort you in these coming months.
Jeff Del Duca
December 17, 2011
So sorry. So shocked!
Drew Henley
December 17, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Troy coached me at Saguaro and was a huge reason I got into high school coaching myself. He was an incredible person who impacted everyone in his life. He will be missed.
"Ash" Ashburn
December 17, 2011
Troy is a hero among all of us who share the Gospel to teenagers in Young Life. His love for God, wife, and children is an inspiration to us all. Blessings to his sweet family...you are in our prayers.
December 17, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Troy's passing. We have been praying for him since Corrie told us about the cancer. He has left a great legacy and lived more life in 29 years than many do who live to an old age.We will continue to lift up your family to Jesus.
Jim and Vicki King and family
Tim Mason
December 17, 2011
God bless you Troy, for all you gave us...
Will Elsner
December 17, 2011
Troy, I was saddened to hear about your passing. Truly a heart breaker. I remember you as the young kid in high school whose spirit could light up the room. I remember being impressed by you humility. One time, you helped me out when I was in a jam. I always thought the world would be a better place with more Troy Grays. Now the world is a sadder, dimmer place. Thanks for being such a good dude.
Candy Bloch
December 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Troy coached my son Michael at Saguaro and he was such an inspiration and great mentor and friend. He will be greatly missed by many.
May God's love surround you and help you find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place and that we will see him again.
Ted Judy
December 16, 2011
I have fond memories of Troy when he was a student at Arcadia H. S. He was a special young man among a group of special peers. I have never seen a group of people more dedicated to each other before or since. Troy will be missed in person, as a friend, a mentor, a husband and a father... But our memories of Troy will last forever. God bless Troy, his family and friends.
Misty Sedillo
December 16, 2011
You seemed to be an inspiration for so many and I pray that all your family will find comfort in knowing you are in a wonderful place now. God will be watching over your wife and family that is one thing we know for sure. My aunt Noreen (your Grandma) would be so proud of the man you became...be blessed in Heaven Troy...you are truly amazing!
Misty Sedillo
Trish Duque
December 16, 2011
Kelly, I am saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you receive strength and courage from your faith in God.
Brynne Gluch
December 16, 2011
A man who had great wealth in LOVE: 66 guest book entries here: http://spiritandword.org/group/support-team-troy-and-young-life/
Danny Jones
December 16, 2011
You truly did leave a legacy Troy. You will be missed, and we will surely meet again.
Steve Moak
December 16, 2011
Really going to miss my buddy. One of the nicest guys and friends i have ever had. Really going to miss him. You wont be forgotten.
Elizabeth Kelley
December 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you this holiday season and ease just a bit of the pain that was left with Troys passing. He was a very inspirational person, and I feel truely blessed having gotten to know him from his many hospital stays. It was a pleasure being able to care for him. My condolences.
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