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James Arthur Gray

1948 - 2025

James Arthur Gray obituary, 1948-2025, Sublette, IL

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Jones Funeral Home - Dixon

204 South Ottawa

Dixon, Illinois

James Gray Obituary

James Arthur Gray

October 30, 1948 - March 1, 2025

Jim touched the lives of many with his deep love, kindness, and unwavering support, above all, Jim was most proud of his children and grandchildren. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Brown Gray; children, Aaron Gray (Kelsey), Katie Henkel (Adam), and Jacob Gray; grandchildren, Jamison and Ivy Gray, and Olivia and Vivienne Henkel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield, IL. A Celebration of Life will follow the Mass.

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Published by The Pantagraph on Mar. 4, 2025.

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Jeffrey Barclay

March 5, 2025

Coach Gray taught Econ. I once made up an evidence card for competitive inter scholastic debate and added his name. J. Gray from President Nixon Economic Opportunity Office said, "....." great memories from football and track with Coach Gray!

Doug

March 4, 2025

Jim was my first football coach as a sophomore in the fall 1972 at olympia hs. He was an animal back then. Drove a gold chevelle we all loved.
RIP coach!

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410 S State ST, Litchfield, IL 62056

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204 South Ottawa, Dixon, IL 61021

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