Melvin Ronald Gray Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melvin Ronald Gray Jr. of Cambridge, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 10, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin R. Gray and Leota B. Gray (Redd); his sisters, Elizabeth Mae Stefano (Thomas J.), Sharon L. Moore and Deborah Ann Gray; his son Melvin R. Gray III; his daughters-in-law, Lisa Pierce and Billie Pierce; and his brothers-in-law, Harold "Bud" Wade (Shirley), Arnold, Wade, Bobby Wade, Roger Smith and Cecil Peters.
He is survived by: his sister Cindy Bertubin; his children, Jeannie Gray Carpenter (Ben), Joe Pierce, Jason Pierce (Michelle), Jacob Pierce and Joshua Pierce (Kimberly); his daughter-in-law Jana Gray; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Peters, Judy Smith and David Moore; his grandchildren, Jordan M. Gray, Brianna Briggs (Cole), Sawyer Burt (Megan), Jennifer L. Carpenter (Troy), Joey Pierce (Tori), Jeremy Pierce (Lindsay), Jessica Pierce (Jeremy), Kirsten Pierce, Taylor Stork (Steven), Kinzie Pierce, Justin Pierce (Shelby), Amber Carte (Chris), Christopher Pierce, Erin Pierce (Dakota Carte), Erica Pierce (Anthony "Bubba" Spires) and Dalton Kirkman (Jess); and his personal bodyguards, Muncie, Minney and Dipstick. He is also survived by twenty-two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; many "unofficial" adopted children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; many friends.
