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John Gray Obituary
John Richard Gray, age 80, of Alberta, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Williams Gray; his sons, Donnie Gray (Terry), John Bob Gray (Rosemary), and Ronnie Gray (Katey); step-children, Cindy Wrenn (Billy) and Ryan Wells (Heidi), 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Baldwin, and a brother, Randy Gray (Susie).
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Alberta, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel UMC c/o Becky Hinkle, 1305 Flat Rock Road, Alberta, VA 23821 or Alberta Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 178, Alberta, VA 23821.
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