Mr. Steven Wayne Gray, Sr., departed this earthly life for eternity on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Novant Health. He was born on September 10, 1953, a son of the late Sherrod and Janie Gray. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sherrodine Gray-Little.
Fondly known as Steve, he was educated in the Randolph County School System, and was a graduate of Trinity High School, Class of 1972, where he played football, and baseball. He also coached little league basketball and was a school bus driver. Steve was employed with BECO for 44 years. He was very close and loyal to his family.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Florence Gray of the home; his children, Catrice Gray, Steven Gray, Jr. (Tanisha); his grandsons, Shaquan, Tyrann, and Steven W. Gray, III; his siblings, Gary Gray, Inez Gray; a brother-in-law, James Little; a niece, Teresa Gilmer (Walter); a nephews, Shedrick Gray, Jamal Harp, and Robert Holmes; great-nieces, N’Akeba Gray, Tamica Harp; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Trinity. Interment will follow at Trinity Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10: 30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
To the Gray Family my condolences to the family.God has a way of doing things and he call Steve home to be with him in Heaven. Family stay strong God is there in your time of need. Andy and the Gilmer Family.
Inez, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are lifting your family in prayer.
YOUR WILLIAM PENN CLASSMATES OF "67"
My deepest condolences to you Inez,Gary and Family,you are in my prayers
Berline Mitchell-Exum
Inez, and Family So sry for your loss. May God Bless and keep each of you in this loving care during this difficult time. Praying for you. Sylvia Malloy Shannon
The kindness, the graciousness, the hospitality, the generosity, (and may we not forget the music) that Steve has displayed towards and shared with others in this life, will never be forgotten! 🙏🏽 My prayer is that our Heavenly Father has Lovingly shown unto him His Wonderful Favor, and that He has granted unto Steve, with Open Arms, Entrance into the Kingdom! (I trust that he will be a great asset! The Lord Jesus, in His Love, in His Mercy, and in His Amazing Grace, sees what man cannot see, and for this, I give Him Praise Hallelujah!🙌🏽) 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊♥️🙏🏽♥️🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 Mrs. Gray and Family...Inez and Gary, may God Comfort each of you, all of you, in His own Special Way, and as Only He can, now, and in the days to come, with His warmth and with His Love. And may He bless each of you richly with whatever you need, and with all of the peace, joy, and love that your beautiful little hearts can hold. Grow closer everyone, for Jesus is soon to come! I pray that we'll all be ready for His Return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you." - James 4:8 I say this by way of reminder, while reminding myself as well. Let us pray for one another in these perilous times, and build one another up in love, which is the perfect bond of peace, for Jesus IS Love, and He has commanded us to Love one another IF we say that we belong to Him! Brothers and Sisters, let us show Love to one another. I extend my heartfelt condolences to you all. - With Sincerity, and with the Love of Christ, Melanie B. Jones
R.I.P GOD bless the family and friends. Steve is a good guy and fun to be around with that laugh that he would share. You will be missed. Sincerely Buster, Leonard E Gray Jr.
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