Jerald "Jerry" Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

Jerald "Jerry" Gray

July 23, 1946 - July 28, 2025 (79 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Jerald "Jerry" Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas

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Downing & Lahey Mortuary

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Jerald "Jerry" Gray

July 23, 1946 - July 28, 2025 (79 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Jerald Gray Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jerald Gray (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Jerald departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jerald may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jerald leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marie Prewitt and W. Leo Gray of Wichita, KS.. He is survived by: his wife Velda Fresquez; his children, Heather Nelson (Ray) and Brian; and his grandson Trenton Nelson.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (1321 N Stratford St, Wichita, KS 67206). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a memorial donation to the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67220; or Our Daily Bread Food Pantry c/o Catholic Charities, 437 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary



Thu

Aug 07

Rosary

6:30 PM

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N Stratford St, Wichita, KS 67206

Fri

Aug 08

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N Stratford St, Wichita, KS 67206

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