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John Gray Obituary
Dr. John Robert "Rob" Gray, Jr., 68, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on July 30, 2021. He was born April 12, 1953, in Muskogee, OK, to John and Elaine Gray. He married the love of his life, Kathy Nobles Gray, in August of 1976.
Rob attended Oral Roberts University, then The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed a residency in family practice at OU-Tulsa, where he served as chief resident. He was also later board-certified in Geriatrics. Rob loved and knew the Lord. Over several decades, he found enjoyment in serving in the churches that he and his family attended.
Rob's patients remarked that he exhibited great compassion, listening to their cares and concerns, and taking the time to pray with them. His ministry as a doctor and opportunity to interact with patients meant a lot to him. He spent 12 years as a Boy Scout leader, most of them with Troop 909. He enjoyed the monthly campouts, trips to Boundary Waters, camaraderie with his fellow Scout leaders, and opportunities to mentor young men.
One of his greatest joys in the last five years was as "Papa" to his granddaughters. He delighted in shooting stomp rockets with the girls in the park, exploring new places with them, and sharing picnics.
Some of Rob's favorite pastimes were birding, geo-caching, building computers, reading, sharing "groaner" puns and enjoying a good cup of coffee with his family. Loved ones that preceded him in death are his father, John Gray; and mother, Elaine Gray. Rob is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Tulsa; his daughter, Laura Klenda, of Siloam Springs, AR; sons, Nathan and Andrew, of Tulsa; son-in-law, Bear Klenda of Siloam Springs, AR; granddaughters, Naomi and Norah Klenda; brother, Steve Gray and his wife, Nancy, of Duncan, OK; niece, Kim Manning (Scott); nephew, Chris Gray (Jordan); and several great-nephews and -nieces. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Rob with donations to Wycliffe Bible Translators (account #220256), supporting the ministry of Mike and Pat Mower. Rob and Kathy have been supporting their aviation missions ministry for almost 40 years, and they count them among their dearest friends. Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL, 32862.
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Rick and Cynthia Kester
September 6, 2022
He was the best doctor our family has ever had. He was truly interested in his patients. So sorry to hear of his passing. We moved back to the area three years ago and tried to find if he was still practicing, he had just left the clinic where he was. I´ve been to different Doctors they wasn´t as caring as him.
Brenda isaacs
September 6, 2021
Dr Gray was one in a million. He truly cared for his patients´ whole person. Tulsa lost a wonderful physician and generous man.
Chris Gruszeczki
August 8, 2021
It was my privilege to work with Dr. Gray at LIFE PACE. He was a compassionate, caring professional and I enjoyed his friendly warmth and humor as a coworker. My sincere sympathy is with his family.
David Waters,MD
August 4, 2021
One of my very best friends throughout junior high and high school, Rob helped steer me thru the first year of college as my roommate and constant companion. He was intellectually bright and fun to be with. I admired his character and intellect. He was a genuinely good human soul with a golden heart of love and compassion for others. He made a significant contribution to this world.
David Waters, MD
Honolulu, Hawaii
(formerly of Muskogee,Ok)
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