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1931
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James Gray Obituary
Mr. Gray was born in Iredell County, Sept. 14, 1931, the son of the late Andrew Eugene Gray and Rachel Jenkins Gray.
He was a graduate of Scotts High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army. In 1955, Reid married Peggy Byers Gray; they shared more than 67 years of love and life together. The Grays own and operate Grayhouse Dairy Farm in the West Iredell community.
Reid, a Deacon and Elder at New Sterling A.R.P. Church, was a member of the North Carolina Board of Agriculture, and served 12 years as Iredell County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. He received numerous local, state, and national agricultural awards and honors.
Reid loved his Savior, his family, farming, meeting people, and enjoying every precious day with his wife, Peggy. Oh, how we loved him!
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by an infant son, John Scott Gray; sisters, Eloise Lackey Wilson, Lois G. Ervin, Inez G. Tomlin, Laverne G. Clanton, Margie G. Kimberlin, and Colene G. Hurt; and his brothers, Leon Gray, Kenneth Gray, and Charles Neal Gray (infant).
Those left to cherish the life and legacy of Reid Gray include his wife, Peggy; his daughter, Kitzi Emery (Frank); his sons, Jimmy Gray (Amanda), Andy Gray (Amy), and Kirk Gray (Ellen); and his grandchildren, Gray Emery (Faith), Davis Emery, Maggie Emery, John Gray, Rachel Gray, Laurel Gray, Connell Gray, and Alex Gray. Also surviving are his sisters, Philis G. Joyner (Henry) and Shirley G. Goodman (John).
A funeral service to celebrate Mr. Gray's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at New Sterling A.R.P. Church, 580 New Sterling Rd., Stony Point, NC 28678. The family will receive friends following the service.
Online condolences may be made to the Gray family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider New Sterling A.R.P. Church, 580 New Sterling Rd., Stony Point, NC 28678 or to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd,, Statesville, NC 28625.
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Cecile L. Fletcher
December 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Reid´s passing. I know he will be missed by family and many others. He was one of my favorite uncles. He always showed an interest and had a nice word to say and often a bit of humor . I will have you all in prayer. I pray for peace and comfort. Sincerely , Cecile Lackey Fletcher
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John M Gray
November 30, 2022
I was blessed to have stopped by with my sister and wife back in August on a fluke Reid was outside and we had the best visit on the front porch chatting, and thinking about my roots. Out deepest condolence to his wife and children.
John Marshall Gray.
joseph n feimster
November 24, 2022
nice man. may he rest in peace.
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