Reginald Gray Sr

Reginald Gray Sr obituary, Piqua, OH

Reginald Gray Sr

Reginald Gray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melcher Sowers Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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REGINALD G. GRAY SR, age 67, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on October 7, 2024 in his residence. He was born on January 30,1957 to Carrie Bell-Davis and the late Mac McDaniel, Charlotte, NC. Reggie married Barbara Dunn-Wells on November 5, 2010 in Troy, OH.
Reggie is survived by four children: Reginald Gray II, Piqua, OH; Brooke Gray, Dayton, OH; Derrick (Amy) Wells, Sidney, OH; Shakira (John) Lewis, Cincinnati, OH; seven siblings: Dianne Harris, Charlotte, NC; James Gray, Charlotte, NC; Ronald (Sharon) Gray, Charlotte, NC; Kathy Gray, Charlotte, NC; Michael Davis, Charlotte, NC; Lonnie McDaniel, Charlotte, NC; Johnnie McDaniel, Charlotte, NC; nine grandchildren: Alexandria Payton, Yaheim Elliott, Aniyah Elliott, Jaelynne Gray, Deja Wells, Rayden Wells, DeShon Doll, John Lewis, Jonah Lewis; two great-grandchildren: Elijah Calvillo and Genesis Calvillo. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Carolyn Gray and Maxine Gray.
Reggie really loved the outdoors especially gardening, fishing and hiking. He liked animals, listening to music and going to festivals. Reggie was an avid Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals fan.
A Celebration of Reggie's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26,2024 at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home with Pastor Brenda Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 26,2024 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Memorial Contribution may be made to Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, 646 W. High St, Piqua, OH.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com

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