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John Gray Obituary

John Paul Gray 52, Sales Manager at Appliance Factory Outlet departed this life unexpectedly on September 28, 2010 at Penrose Main Hospital. He was born August 29, 1958 in Paris, Texas to the union of Rev. Ruben L. & Rosemary Gray. His mother preceded him in death. John was a member of St. John's Baptist Church, also served as a deacon under leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Milton Proby. John was united in holy matrimony with Betty A. (Penny) Gray on June 11, 1978 in Paris, Texas. John received numerous awards, manager of the year, store of the year. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Betty A. Gray; children, Jason J. Gray and Shinela Gray; grandchildren Ja'nin Y. Gray, Ja'Kaisia M. Gray, Gather, Rev. Ruben L. Gray; siblings, Robert Gray, Alice Gray, Ruby Gray, Geneva Jackson, Renna Wallace, Clifford Gray, David Gray, Stephen Gray, Christopher D. Gray and Rosilyn Morris; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday October 4, 2010 at Angelus Funeral Directors 1104 S. Circle Dr. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Angelus Funeral Directors 1104 S. Circle Dr. with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 3, 2010.

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Denis Cusimano

September 27, 2025

You have not been forgotten JP. You were a friend and mentor and you influence made me a better person.

Denis Cusimano

September 27, 2019

I still think about you JP and the things I learned from you. I miss you sir.

Cathy Zach

October 6, 2010

JP was a great person. I will always cherish the memories of JP. I met JP when I joined AFO and met Betty shortly after. He was an inspiration to us all. He was a top notch manager and we shared stories of Monkey Wards and Sears. I am so thankful to have had JP as a part of my life experience and will be and am a better person for knowing him. Altho I was not able to attend his services, my thoughts and prayers are with Betty and family. God Bless and JP, enjoy heaven. Your friend,
Cathy Zach

Brad Willms

October 5, 2010

JP will always inspire me and keep me focused on what is important. He was my mentor and my friend. For one week we shared our days, then he was always been there for me even 250 miles apart. Thank you JP! If Betty or any family need anything I can help with...please ask? God Bless

Denis Cusimano

October 4, 2010

JP was a good friend, mentor and gentleman in every aspect of life. Jp was one of the best men I have had the privilege of knowing. I will miss him and I will practice the many things he taught me. I can not find any words that could possibly ease the feeling of loss for my friend JP's family, but I will say this, If there is anything that I can do that is within my power for Mrs. Gray I will be there for them. I can never pay my debt to JP or his family for the friendship, coaching and counseling he generously provided to me, but he made me a better man.

Denis Cusimano

Gina Lopez Co-worker

October 4, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss, JP was a great man who was greatly respected and appreciated. My prayers are with all of his family during these hard times.

Bobby Suddeth

October 3, 2010

I would like to express my condolences to the family of John. While it has been awhile since I last saw John I always called him friend and thought of him many times. We had worked together when we were teenagers in Paris at the KFC. He would give me a ride home in an old Buick Wildcat that I think was his first car. Even then John had plans and I had no doubt he would make it in life. John was an honest and caring person and I get comfort in my belief that he is in a better place. Sorry for your loss, Bobby Suddeth

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