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Gary Gray

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Gary Gray obituary, 1940-2024, Blue Ridge, GA

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1940

DIED

2024

Gary Gray Obituary

Gary Gray age 83, was born December 2, 1940, to the late Lester Gray and Grace Elizabeth Duman, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Gary passed away September 12, 2024, after an extended illness.
After spending two years in the army in Germany, Gary had two sons, Jeffrey Scott Gray (Rodney) and Curtis Lynn Gray (Leslie), and three grandchildren, Madeline Lara(Uzias), Olivia Carter (Logan), and Evan. He also had two stepsons, Brent and Michael Starzacher.
Gary and his wife Carol Starzacher-Gray moved from Roswell, Georgia, to Blue Ridge in 1993, where they have enjoyed many friends and the Methodist Church they attended.
Gary had received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and was a Human Resource manager for many years. He loved people and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Methodist Church, 235 Orvin Lance Drive, Blue Ridge, Georgia. 30513.
Leaf Cremation is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Observer from Sep. 25 to Oct. 2, 2024.

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