Sammy Gray Obituary
Sammy Kim Gray, 68, of Collinsville, OK, passed from this life on January 3, 2026.
Memorial services will be 5:00 pm, January 16, 2026, at the Cardinal Heights Apartments in Collinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis Gray and Nadine Imogene (Lowry) Gray, as well as three brothers: Carroll Wayne Gray, Tommy O. Gray, and Terry Odis Gray.
He is survived by his only sister, Nelda Beth (Gray) Hudson, and her husband Andy Hudson Sr. of Collinsville, three sisters in laws: Jaretta Ann Gray, Kenna Kay Gray and Patsy Ann Gray four nephews: Keith Gray, Andy Hudson, Jr., Anthony Hudson, and Chris Gray, four nieces: Tammy Gray, Karen Reidell, Angela Webster, and Kathy Perkins. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews, and many loving cousins and friends.
Sammy loved his family and cherished time with them. His family included many dear friends at Cardinal Heights.
He loved going on trips and out to eat with friends. He kept on going despite his tricky health; he had suffered many strokes, heart attacks, and kidney cancer. He was like the Energizer Bunny; he just kept going.
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1302 West Main Street, Collinsville, OK 74021
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