Donald E. Gray's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2026 in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Donald E. Gray

November 24, 1954 - February 13, 2026 (71 years old)

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Donald E. Gray's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2026 in Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Donald E. Gray

November 24, 1954 - February 13, 2026 (71 years old)

Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Donald E. Gray Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald E. Gray (Jacksonville, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 71, on February 13, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald E. Gray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel H. Gray and Marie Monk Gray; his siblings, Selma Diane Avery, Loretta Peterson and Marvey L. Gray; and his brother-in-law Sonny Avery.

He is survived by: his spouse Dana Bonaparte Gray; his children, Rahnel E. Gray and Anita C. Gray Thaware; his son-in-law Mangesh M. Thaware; his grandchildren, Eugene Gray, Misha and Mason Thaware; his siblings, Sandra Arlene Johnson and Darry Cornell Gray; his brothers-in-law, Robert Johnson (PJ), Craig V. Bonaparte, Lance K. Bonaparte, John Gori and Robert E. Peterson; and his daughter-in-law Wazefa Hanif. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

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