Gregory Alan Ray

Gregory Alan Ray obituary, Detroit, MI

Gregory Alan Ray

Gregory Ray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac on Dec. 30, 2025.
RAY, Mr. Gregory Alan - age 58, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Family hour 10:00AM Friday, January 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street, with funeral commencing immediately at 11:00AM. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road. Friends and pallbearers will assemble 10:00AM at the funeral home Friday. There will be no public visitation.

Mr. Ray leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Madison Ray; stepson, Doreonne Watkins-Stramler; William Taylor "BT" Ray III, April Scott (Anthony), Minister Johnny Smith, Sherry Ashley, Evangela Ashley, Airman Lateefah Daniels, Dalila Ray, and Japera Ray; uncle, Mike (Linda) Slater; a host of other nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his father, William Taylor Ray, Jr. and mother, Jacqueline Slater.

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