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CHARLES GRAY HURD JR.
Charles Gray Hurd, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. "Gray" is survived by his loving wife Carrie and two devoted children, William Gray Hurd and Laura Arden Hurd, his brother John Amussen Hurd and sister Susan Boyer Hoff. He is preceded by his father, Charles Gray Hurd and mother, Margaret Hurd King. He was a native of Chevy Chase and then Bethesda, MD, prior to moving to North Carolina with Carrie a few years ago where he had just begun to relish in his well-deserved retirement. As a career restaurateur, he was passionate not only about preparing and sharing delicious meals with family and friends but with his countless patrons. Gray is remembered by many with whom he worked as mentoring integrity, team work and excellence. His many passions and talents included music, photography and golf. He was a devoted and loving friend to many throughout his life and will be dearly missed by his family and the many who knew him. A celebration of Gray's life is being planned at a later date.
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Brian Castronovo
June 16, 2024
My name is Brian Castronovo, Trinity´71. Very sorry to hear of Gray´s passing. A fond memory I´d like to share underscores his amiability and joyous spirit. I was two years ahead of him at Trinity. I was studying in the library one snowy evening for a final exam while he, Dirk Wybenga, and Mark (? ) were out having a good time. They came by to visit and tried to coax me into joining them at some social gathering. I remember thinking how handsome Gray looked that day
with that big smile of his and his curly hair crowned by snow. A few years later, they visited me in NYC at one of my favorite bars. A good time was had by all. RIP, Gray. Below is a pic of me and me partner of 7 years enjoying at holiday at a beach house in Southern Ca. where I taught Hispanic language and literature at a major university. God bless you all.
Calvert Bowie
February 17, 2024
This was a truly fine and wonderful man that i knew my entire life since our mothers were best friends from their childhood. He always was happy and happy to see another and made you feel like you were the only person in the room. I am so sorry that his time has ended. My love to all his family. Calvert Bowie
John Alper
January 31, 2024
My condolences to Gray´s family.
John Alper
January 31, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear about Gray´s passing. He was a close friend during our Landon years. His black Impala with "3 on the tree" stopped by my house every morning to take me to school. We listened to WOL religiously to get pumped for another day at boot camp. I loved Gray´s laid back demeanor and he was a salve amidst the competitive atmosphere of our beloved school. I´ll always remember him.
Peter Southwick
January 31, 2024
My heart goes out to Gray's family, and to all of us who were lucky enough to know him as a classmate and friend. He enriched all our lives.
Paul Griffith III, MD
January 31, 2024
Gray was an upper class man (1 Year ahead of me) who, for some reason that I will never be able to explain, I always shared a strong connection with. When ever our paths would cross over the years, it was always a joyful reunion. I guess that's just who he was. I was taken aback and truly saddened to hear of his passing. He had the greatest smile and always the kindest words. Missed out on the chef's
culinary skills. Will truly miss him. - Griff '70
Tony Katz
January 31, 2024
Gray was my closest friend at Landon. He was kind, when I needed a bit of friendship and kindness, smart, fun-loving and a really good athlete, especially in baseball, where he starred at third base on the Landon varsity. He loved music, and we spent many a great night at the Howard Theatre. We hadn´t been in touch much the last 15 years or so , but I am truly saddened by his passing. I will never forget his friendship. Sincerest condolences go out to his family. He was flat out a great guy.
Maureen and Robert Fogarty
January 31, 2024
Love to all the Hurds. Gray is missed so much, but we are so lucky to have had a friend as fun and special as he was.
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