Harry L. Gray, 89, a 25 year resident of Pt. Charlotte, FL and native of Akron, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior September 9, 2013. Born May 15, 1924 to the late Arthur and Miriam Gray, he moved to Port Charlotte in 1988 after retiring from B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company.…
Continue ReadingHarry L. Gray, 89, a 25 year resident of Pt. Charlotte, FL and native of Akron, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior September 9, 2013.
Born May 15, 1924 to the late Arthur and Miriam Gray, he moved to Port Charlotte in 1988 after retiring from B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company. He was a devoted, gracious, and beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and faithful member of Murdock Baptist Church.
Although “Papa” was a quiet man and held a permanent spot in the background of family gatherings, he taught us many things—how to fish, how to garden, how to clean a sink. But most importantly, he taught us in action and deed the importance of prayer and patience—how to kneel in prayer every night before bed, how to keep quiet to avoid conflict, and how to love family devoid of favoritism.
Harry was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sally Jeanette Feller, his daughter Sally Michelle Herston, and his great-grandson Oliver Denny Tingelhoff. He is reverently survived by his loving family, daughter, Grace (Dennis) Shanafelt of Jefferson, GA; son-in-law, James W. Herston of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother, Richard (Janice) Gray of Akron, OH; 4 grandchildren, Dean Shanafelt, Heidi (Rudy) Tingelhoff, Matthew J. Herston and Dr. Melody Herston; two great grandchildren, Oliver Johann and Grace Meredith Tingelhoff.
The family invites you to share in the celebration of Harry’s abundant life. Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, September 13, 2013 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 PM, September 14, 2013 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel with Rev. Mark D. Smith officiating. Entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Murdock Baptist Church, 18375 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.
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