Harold Dean Gray

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Services for Harold Dean Gray, 72, of Wilson, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson with Rev. Mike Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson. 

Harold Dean Gray, was born in Wilson, on July 17, 1952, to the late Mr. Oscar Lee “O.L.” Gray, Jr. and Mrs. Maxine Edna Goldie Lou (Hacker) Gray. Harold passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, near his cherished home place in Wilson.

A proud alumnus of Wilson High School, Harold graduated with the class of 1970. During his high school years, he demonstrated an unwavering work ethic, taking on the responsibility of assisting his father at the local Phillips 66 station. His commitment to education led him to further study at Murray State College, followed by Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he enhanced his knowledge and skills. In 1974, Harold began a significant tenure at ARCO, dedicating himself to the company until his retirement in 1992. He continued to honor his father's legacy by owning and operating his own farm and ranch, specializing as a peanut farmer. He earned the esteemed Best Peanut Crop award in the county and was a member of the Southern Oklahoma Peanut Growers Association. Beyond his professional achievements, Harold was known for his gentle demeanor, keen intelligence, and kind heart. He was a man who found joy in many different things in life. If you knew him, you knew that he had every back road in Southern Oklahoma memorized. He loved driving those roads- even if it meant being on the wrong side at times and moving slower than watching crops grow on a summer day. Harold had a love for dancing, and you never knew when he might get a wild hair and decide it was time for a night out on the dance floor. More than anything, he enjoyed good food, and to this day, his family still isn’t sure where he managed to store it all. Harold loved watching western movies, and it didn’t matter who you were- you better not change the channel. But what he enjoyed most was farming, being with his family, and making memories that will last a lifetime with those who loved him. Harold had an ornery personality, one that might have been passed down through a few generations. 

Preceding him in death are his parents, O.L. and Maxine Gray; infant sister, Goldie Lou Gray; daughter, Dawn Gray Clayburn.

Survivors include his children, Amber Gray of Sulphur, Zane Gray and wife Sherry of Wilson, Journie Beck and husband Cory of Marietta, Cheyenne “Bubba” Gray and wife Carlye of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Garren Gray and wife Darian, Hailey Pletcher and husband Dylan, Kelby Gray, Blade Gray and wife Katie, Austyn Gray, Luke Gray, Creede, Gray, Haven Clayburn, Tucker Brewer, Presley Beck, Millie Beck, Atlas Gray, and Canon Gray; 12 great grandchildren; Siblings, Janet Magby and husband John of Wilson, Anita Hunter and husband David of Ardmore, Ronnie Gray and wife Sheila of Wilson; son-in-law, Dustin Brewer and wife Christina of Wilson; aunts and uncles, Jo Ann Kinney, Danny Gray and wife Sharon, Richard Gray and wife Darlene, Roger Gray and wife Deloris, and Carolyn McKinnon; numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Garren Gray, Kelby Gray, Blade Gray, Dylan Pletcher, Luke Gray, Creede Gray, Tucker Brewer, and Atlas Gray.

Honorary bearers are Ronnie Gray, John Magby, David Hunter, Cory Beck, Dustin Brewer, and the Wilson class of 1970.

Family visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M., Thursday evening at Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson.

The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Harold's very special caregivers. Their dedication and compassion in providing healthcare were treasured gifts during his time with us. Without their steadfast commitment, Harold's journey would have been far more challenging, and we are deeply thankful for their presence in his life.

 Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.