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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Eugene Thomas Gray

Eugene Thomas

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November 28, 1933 – July 17, 2015

Eugene Thomas Gray's Obituary

Birthplace: Tonganoxie, KS Resided In: Emerson, IA Eugene Thomas Gray, age 81, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak, Iowa. Gene was born November 28, 1933 in Tonganoxie, KS the son of Russell Thomas and Margaret Elizabeth (Sparks) Gray. The family moved to Omaha, Nebraska when Gene was very young. He graduated from North High School and University of Omaha and was in the ROTC program. Gene was united in marriage to Rosemary Menges on September 24, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gene served in the United States Air Force retiring after a long career. Over the years Gene and Rosemary lived all over the United States and abroad. They moved to the Red Oak, Iowa area in 1987 where Gene worked at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Human Resources. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, serving as Grand Knight and Treasurer. Gene also helped with Meals on Wheels through the hospital. His hobbies included fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and participating in Boy Scouts. Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters: Lillian, Marie, and Juanita; and a brother: Robert. Survivors include his wife: Rosemary Gray; children: Debra Johnson; Steven Gray; Michael Gray and wife Jolene; Dennis Gray; Stanley Gray; Monica Wright and husband Dan; Douglas Gray and fiance Juli; Susan Gray; Marshall Gray and wife Trish; David Gray; and Diane Gray; grandchildren: Lucas Johnson; Joshua Gray; Brett Gray and wife Erin; Trent Gray; Sable Gray; Victoria Gray; Tyler Gray; Elizabeth Gray; and Ryan Lawton; many step-grandchildren; sister: Nicole Gray; sister-in-law: Jane Gray; brothers-in-law: Jerry Schulkey; Francis "Bud" Murphy; and Glenn Smallen; nd many other relatives and friends. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Tom Kunnel, TOR officiating. Rosary will be recited 6 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with visitation with the family to follow until 8 PM. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Date: 7/22/2015 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM Comments: Rosary will be at 6 PM with visitation with the family to follow. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 7/23/2015 Time: 10:30 AM Comments: St. Mary's Catholic Church 1510 Highland Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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