Jerry passed away July 6, 2014, at the age of 65. He was born June 9, 1949, in Emporia, to Fern Daily and Howard Samuel ‘Sam’ Gray. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967. He went on to work for Santa Fe Railroad and various other jobs. Jerry was in The Way ministry and lived in Ohio for a time. He returned to the area and went to Washburn Tech and became an electronic technician. While working at King Radio, he met Mary Harrison, whom he married on Sept. 7, 1985. They had a daughter, Hannah, in 1994. He retired in 1997 due to health issues related to diabetes. Jerry had many hobbies, including Ham Radio, watches, trains, and watching Jeopardy. He had a lot of friends that he loved to visit even while keeping up his dialysis treatments three times a week. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; a daughter, Hannah and husband Jerod; a brother, Geoff Gray and wife Barb; two sister-in-laws, Sharon King and Karen Harrison; and a grandson, Vincent. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Donovan, a sister, Gaylynn Dickey, nephews Darrick Karr and Dean Harrison, brother-in-laws Norman King, Sonny Harrison, and Charles Harrison, and his mother and father-in-law. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Temple Assembly of God, where he served as a deacon and loved attending, on Friday, July 11, at 11 am. A visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Gray Memorial Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. His family and friends will miss his smile and friendly voice. This is not ‘goodbye,’ but rather ‘see you later.’
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My condolences to Mary, Hannah, family and friends. Jerry was a great guy to work with and I have very fond memories of him, stories/pranks he pulled. May God be with you and hold you in His arms to comfort you during this season of loss.
Mary, I just heard about my buddy Jerry. You and Hannah have my deepest condolences. Jerry will get a kick out of knowing he’ll live on in the stories we tell forever. He always loved a good story, and he was always full of them, and…. he was often good for a new one.
Jerry…. Godspeed my friend. “See you later” indeed.
Mary,
Mary,
I just heard about my buddy Jerry. You and Hannah have my deepest condolences. I know that Jerry will smile knowing he’ll live on in infamy in teh stories we tell. He always loved a good story.
Jerry,
Jerry was one in a million! He will be missed by all of us. We had many fun times at King Radio together. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry also is survived by his “baby brother” Geoff Gray.
Really sorry to hear about Jerry. I enjoyed working with him at King Radio. May he rest in peace.
Mary,
I was so sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was a great guy. I have not seen him in years, mostly due to my own health issues, but I recall how much we enjoyed talking about our similar interests. I know we will meet again someday. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Mary and Hannah, So sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Jerry was at my retirement party in 2013. I was very happy to see him. It had been many years. It meant a lot that he took the time to celebrate with me. Jerry was a great guy and I always enjoyed working with him back in the “old days” of King Radio.
Sincerely, Kevin Maxon
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this sad time. The Saturday morning ham radio crowd at HyVee always looked forward to conversing with Jerry. He was very proud of his family and was always sharing family pictures during the morning. I really enjoyed talking with him last Saturday, he was in such great spirit and feeling better. He will be greatly missed, Godspeed Jerry.
Jerry, was not only our insured he was our friend. Mary and Hannah I an so sorry to hear about Jerry. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this horrible time. May God wrap you both in his loving arms and comfort you. God Bless and keep you both.
We very much enjoyed getting to know Jerry over the years while his group came into DQ on Tuesdays. He was almost always the first one to arrive and so pleasant to talk too. We will miss him. RIP Jerry, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry was always ready to be an “ELMER”. (Amateur Radio teacher). He always gave a friendly greeting and was a pleasure to talk with. He will be missed.
Uncle Jerry, you were one of the best people I’ve been lucky enough to meet. I’m so glad that I was able to grow up with you in my life and to be related to such a great person. I will miss you until we meet again in Heaven. Aunt Mary, Hannah & Vincent you guys are in our thoughts and prayers we lift you up to God for comfort during this very hard time. We love you all..
Love the Hendersons.
Mary I am so sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Jerry was such a good friend and person,Ill miss him greatly ,RIP JERRY.
Jerry, you were a very special person and we are so glad to have known you for 42 years. You will be greatly missed. Mary and Hannah you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. RIP Jerry.