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Oscar Gray Obituary

Oscar L. Gray Oscar L. Gray age 66 of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday September 6, 2009 at the V.A. Hospital after fighting a long battle of illness. He was born on March 13, 1943 in Boyle, MS. He served his country as a sergeant with the U.S. Army. Oscar leaves to cherish his precious memory a life long loving wife, Dorothy Gray; a devoted daughter, Debra Gully of Kenosha, Wl; two step-children, Doris Edwards of Round Lake, IL and Pauletta Johnson of Waukegan, IL; three grandchildren. Lamar (Jennifer) Johnson of St. Mary, GA, Lakendriks T. Gully and Kiara Holden both of Kenosha, WI; 18 step-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Prestwood of Beverly Hills CA; and Delores (Ahuvah) Gray of Israel, one brother, Ezra (Paula) Buckner of Chicago, IL; seven sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and dear friends; one best friend, Irvin Catherine. Oscar was preceded in death by his father and mother, Sylvester and Christine Gray; one brother, Rennie Bucker; two step-children, Calvin and Cathy Johnson and one step-grandson, David Page. Home going services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Jesus Name Apostolic Church 208 Lake Street in Waukegan, IL. Pastor John I. Caples Jr., Lawrence Larkins Officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park Zion, IL. Arrangements by Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home 847-662-3553. Please sign guestbook at www.Bradshaw-Range.com.

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Published by News Sun from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2009.

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sally gordon & family

September 20, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Oscar & Bonita Allen

September 18, 2009

To the Entire Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

keira washington

September 17, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April L. (Cochran) Powell

September 17, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Denise Lear-Mclain

September 17, 2009

May God Bless and Keep you Dorothy. Oscar is no longer suffering and now he is in God's hands. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

TERRY PRANGE

September 17, 2009

GOD GOTTA NOW YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS. I WISH THE FAMILY THE BEST.
TERRY K. PRANGE

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