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Willie Gray Obituary

GRAY, Willie KINGSTREE - Mr. Willie Gene Gray, 71, husband of Margie Humphrey Gray, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 in the N.E. & Ruby Green Hospice House in Georgetown. Mr. Gray was born in Lake City on February 28, 1936, a son of the late Jesse and Myrtle Poole Gray. He attended Lake City schools and worked with A&P for 22 years as Meat Market Manager before becoming an entrepreneur and business owner. For many years he traveled with his family singing the gospel as The Gray Family. His latter years were spent with the youth of Living Word Fellowship and Christian School where he served as office manager and mentor to the students. Survivors in addition to his wife of 55 years, Margie, are: three favorite daughters, Jeannie Adams (Mike) of Columbia, TN, and Wanda Gray and Lynn Brockington, both of Kingstree; two brothers, Charles Gray of Greenville, SC and Zane Gray of Dothan, AL. Mr. Gray was dearly loved by 7 grandchildren and had 4 great grandchildren that he adored. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Hallman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday June 16, 2007 in the Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will welcome family and friends at WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME from 7:00-9:00 PM Friday, June 15, 2007. The family asks that memorials be made to Living Word Ministries, 644 Sumter Hwy, Kingstree, SC 29556. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 15, 2007.

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Bobbie LeGette

June 18, 2007

Dearest Margie, Lynn and family,

We are very sorry for your hurt and sadness in the passing of Gene, but praise the Lord, we know he lives and you will see him again.

Judy Jowers was on grandma duty in Summerville. She watched her grandkids while Mom and Dad were working. She wishes she could have been there, but plans to see you soon.

I, too, plan to visit soon. Thank you all so much for making me feel very much a part of your family through Carolyn.

You're all in our thoughts and prayers and we will see you soon.

Warmest regards,

Bobbie LeGette (and Judy Jowers)

Janice Strickland

June 18, 2007

sorry to hear of Mr. Gene's passing. I was out of town and didn't know it till after the fact. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amanda Caulder

June 15, 2007

Mrs. Margie, Mrs Wanda, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gene's passing. He will truly be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Irene Moore Jolly

June 15, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength in your time of sorrow. Remember God never puts on you more than you are able to bear.

Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins

June 15, 2007

We are thinking of all of you.

Jean Crider

June 15, 2007

Jeannie and family so sorry for your loss i have been there myself my preyers are with you and your family. Jean Baker Miles Crider

Taylor Welch, Living Word Christian School

June 15, 2007

I love you Ms. Wanda and will miss your Dad very much.

Elsie Lyon

June 15, 2007

Margie,Wanda and family; My prayers are with you at this time in your life. Gene was a precious person and will be missed by all that knew him.

Karen Coleman

June 15, 2007

Your family has always been very special to us (The Colemans). I will always remember Gene's sweet smile. We have always viewed you as not just friends but "family". We love you all and our prayers are with you during this time of transition.
Love, Karen

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