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Dennis Gray Obituary

Dennis Allen Gray, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. He was born on October 7, 1958, to Ronald and Peggy (McClanahan) Gray. He attended Emmanuel Baptist School and graduated from Bedford High School. He loved boating and any sport involved with the water. Dennis was employed by the Hilton and was also a teller at Toledo Raceway Park. He was a very independent individual and even though he lost an arm in a motorcycle accident, he still maintained a very active lifestyle which included driving a stick shift.
Dennis will be remembered as a loving father to his three children who survive him, Jennifer Denae Gray, 22, Ashley Marie Mack (Anthony), 20, and Joshua James Gray, 15. He is also survived by his mother, Peggy Gray; sister, Kathryn Grainger (John); brothers, Martin Gray (Terry) and James Gray (Debra), and three nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald.
Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., west of Corey Rd., where services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Schools. On-line condolences may be sent to www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Gray

15 Entries

Patsy Vogel

March 3, 2006

Jenny,Ashley,Josh So very sorry!!Wish I would have known so I could be there for u. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Also to Grandma Peggy and all the rest of the family God Bless You.

Rose Talbott

March 1, 2006

sorry to hear of the lost of a great guy that was my friend,known him for 20 yrs.only seen him a few times in last couple years but we use to be good friends back in the day. And when i lost my left arm 10 years ago he taught me alot.I'm glad to hear he had a good lady in his life cuz he was always wanting one and never really finding it,and would love to hear from her. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

pam lehman

February 24, 2006

To Dennys family, I can not tell you how sad I am to hear about this terrible loss. I worked at Maxs Diner and waited on Denny almost evert night. We became very close, after Maxs closed we lost contact. But I will never forget his smiling face and all the great times we had, I wish I would have found out when this happened, so I could have came to say good-bye. Josh, you may not remember me but we met at Maxs, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, hold your head up high, your dad would want nothing less. Denny, I wish you could cheer me up now, you left to soon, but God only calls the best...I know your heart will shine forever...

BETTY LASHLEY

February 22, 2006

DENNY WAS IN MY LIFE FOR A VERY SHORT TIME,BUT DURING THAT TIME I KNEW HE WAS SPECIAL. HE BROUGHT LOVE AND LAUGHTER BACK TO MY LIFE AND I WILL MISS HIS GENTEL WAYS.HE WILL ALWAYS BY IN MY HEART. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. BETTY LASHLEY

Sarah Pratt

February 21, 2006

I worked with Denny Gray at the Hilton Toledo and he was a wonderful guy. He always had a nice word to say and I always looked forward to seeing him when I came on my shift. My life has been truly blessed by knowing Denny and I miss him dearly.

Josh Gray

February 20, 2006

There is a picture of my dad in the photo gallery for those of you who wanna see him, and i will add more in a couple of days.

February 20, 2006

Josh Gray

February 20, 2006

I am Josh Gray, Dennis's son and i want to thank you all for the nice comments and that he has talked so much about you all, and i want to thank Betty for bringing a big smile to my dads face and for being with him during that time. He will be missed very much. <3

craig boyles

February 18, 2006

i knew dennis from the racetrack we talk many times he was always kind and had a big smile on his face we both bonded for i have a handicap too and when dennis went bye the airport where i work at the exit booth he would always honk the horn at me from the van that he drove for the hilton i am deeply sadden for your lost i will miss him deeply may god bless dennis and his family i am so sorry my deepest sympathy to family and friends my friday at the racetrack will not be same without him there craig boyles

Patti Kozina

February 17, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to Denny's children, family, friends & Betty. You've touched so many people's hearts & never let anything stop you for what, you believed in. I know you'll be with us (coffee gang) everytime we get together. You made us all laugh & enjoyed you talking about your children, there was so much love in your voice for them. Going to miss you my dear friend!

NIKKI MATTONI

February 16, 2006

I ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING AROUND DENNY 3 TIMES AND EVERYTIME WAS A PLEASURE.BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, HE BROUGHT A SMILE TO MY MOMS FACE THAT I HADN'T SEEN IN MANY YEARS. HE WAS A SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR HER AT A TIME IN HER LIFE THAT SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE AGAIN. PEOPLE SAY THAT THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON AND I HAVE YET TO FIGURE THIS ONE OUT. I ONLY HOPE THAT HE KNOWS HOW MUCH HE WILL BE MISSED BY HER.

GOD BLESS

NIKKI MATTONI

BETTY LASHLEY'S DAUGHTER

Michelle Spangler

February 16, 2006

Denny was a geat friend, and co-worker. With everything that has happened to Denny he still had a zest for life. He will be missed by all who loved and cared for him. He will always be in our hearts forever. My deepest sympathy for his family.

Angel Billings

February 16, 2006

Denny will be sadly missed by all that he came into contact with. He was a total inspiration to all and never let anything stand in his way. He adapted and proved to be one of the best at his job(s). He surely was one of God's angels---never a harsh word, always caring, concerned and a pleasure to be around.

My deepest sympathy to his children, his family and his friends.

Angel Billings

GUY OBERHOFER

February 16, 2006

FOR THE SHORT TIME I KNEW DENY, HE SEEMED TO BE A PERSON TO RISE ABOVE ANY OBSTICLES BEFORE HIM, NEVER TALKED NEGATIVELY AND WILL BE SURELY MISSED I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE LAUGHS WE SHARED AT FRISCHES, GOD BLESS YOU AND ROCK ON WHERE EVER YOU ARE.

BONNIE STREICHERT

February 16, 2006

DENY WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL AND MISSED AT OUR COFFEE GET TOGETHERS WHERE HE ALWAYS MADE US LAUGH AND SHARED STORIES ABOUT HIS KIDS, HOW PROUD HE WAS OF THEM, HIS WORK, GROWING UP STORIES AND BETTY WHO HE THOUGHT THE WORLD OF.

DENY WE WANT YOU TO KNOW EVERY TIME WE GET TOGETHER YOU WILL STILL BE WITH US, AND WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN I AM KICKING YOUR BUTT FOR NOT LISTENING TO US AND GETTING TO THE DOCTOR, SO LOOK OUT.

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