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Otis Gray Obituary

Otis Gray, Jr. COLUMBIA Funeral services for Mr. Otis Gray Jr. will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel with burial to follow in the Memorial Gardens of Columbia. Viewing will be held today beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. Mr. Otis Gray, Jr was born February 21, 1947 in Columbia, SC to the late Otis Gray and Cornelia Turner. He attended the public schools in Columbia and graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1965. He leaves to mourn his sisters; Linda (Wesley) Goodwin and Deatra "Dee Dee" Turner, his nieces and nephews, Nicole Lynn Turner, Roscoe W. Turner, III, Kimberly Michelle Goodwin, Wesley Goodwin, Jr., Tiffany Monique Turner, a dear friend that looked to him as a father, Ernest C. Brabham and a host of cousins and friends that will miss him dearly. The family would like to thank Richland School District Two Academic Services for supporting his family, the entire staffs at The American Pride Medical Transportation Company and the Columbia Northeast Kidney Center for their personal care and support during his time with them.

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Published by The State on Feb. 14, 2014.

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Mary Sumter

February 17, 2014

May God strengthen each family member and bring you to a place of cherished memories.

Ronnie & Neva Coleman

February 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vickie Grier

February 15, 2014

Linda,I'm sorry for the loss of your brother, Jr. May God's grace and love keep you during this difficult time. Call me if you need me. May God bless you and the family.

Sue Mellette

February 15, 2014

Dear Linda, may you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you and your family have of your brother. You were a loving and caring sister to him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Caution-Parker

February 15, 2014

Keeping family in thought and prayer.

Beverly Irby

February 15, 2014

Linda .Dee Dee and the entire Family!
Fond memories of Otis known to us a June!. He was class extradonaire and love you all so much. He is now with his beloved Mother, Brother and friend Barbara. Please let he know if you need anything.
Love you ,
Beverly

EDDIE MAE BONEY THOMAS

February 14, 2014

My deepest condolences! God Bless you all.

Jeff Holman

February 14, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda McBeth

February 14, 2014

REST IN PEACE COUSIN JR AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL!!!

Carolyn Jones

February 14, 2014

Otis. It has been a long time since we worked together but I still have fond memories of you and how you always treated people with such care, love and kindness. To your family, I am sorry for your loss and may the love and grace of God keep you during this difficult time in your life. God Bless.

Nadine Gadson

February 14, 2014

May GOD be with the family in this time of sorrow. Classmate Nadine Gadson

Frank B. Felder, Jr.

February 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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