Douglas Gray Obituary Douglas Lee Gray April 20, 1960 － July 22, 2023 Zuni － Douglas "Doug" Lee Gray, 63, AKA "Grayboy", passed away July 22, 2023 at his home. Doug was a native of Southampton County and was a son of the late Eppa James Gray, Sr. and Virginia Parker Gray. He was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School and worked in the Maintenance Department at International Paper Company for 32 years. He was presently employed as a Transportation Operator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a long time Taxidermist in the area, and was a member of Black Creek Hunt Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the Eastern Shore for many years. Doug was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 42 years, Gayle Lowe Gray, two daughters, Kimberly G. Bratton (Brian) of Belle Haven and Kelly G. Joyner (Brian) of Sedley, two sisters, Dale G. Spivey (Mike) of Franklin and Lea Ann G. Baker (Neil) of Ivor, one brother, Eppa James "Jimmy" Gray, Jr. (Kathy) of Franklin, two nieces, Rebecca Geary and Chelsea Spivey, three nephews, Bobby Lowe, Graysen Baker and Chavis Spivey, his father -in-law, Sedric Lowe and a brother- in- law Bob Lowe (Trisia). A Graveside Funeral will be held at 11 AM Tuesday July 25, 2023 at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Memorial donations may be made to any favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jul. 24, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Douglas-Gray 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/douglas-gray-obituary?id=52531064 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Douglas Lee Gray, 63, of Zuni, Virginia, passed away on 22 July 2023. He was a longtime employee at International Paper Company and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Gray was survived by his wife, two daughters, siblings, and other family members. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A graveside funeral service for Douglas Lee Gray was held on 25 July 2023 at the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The service was officiated by Rev. Hoyle Green. ### The Edited Obituary Douglas Lee Gray 20 April 1960 - 22 July 2023 Zuni - Douglas "Doug" Lee Gray, 63, AKA "Grayboy", passed away 22 July 2023 at his home. Doug was a native of Southampton County and was a son of the late Eppa James Gray, Sr. and Virginia Parker Gray. He was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School and worked in the Maintenance Department at International Paper Company for 32 years. He was presently employed as a Transportation Operator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a long time Taxidermist in the area, and was a member of Black Creek Hunt Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the Eastern Shore for many years. Doug was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 42 years, Gayle Lowe Gray, two daughters, Kimberly G. Bratton (Brian) of Belle Haven and Kelly G. Joyner (Brian) of Sedley, two sisters, Dale G. Spivey (Mike) of Franklin and Lea Ann G. Baker (Neil) of Ivor, one brother, Eppa James "Jimmy" Gray, Jr. (Kathy) of Franklin, two nieces, Rebecca Geary and Chelsea Spivey, three nephews, Bobby Lowe, Graysen Baker and Chavis Spivey, his father-in-law, Sedric Lowe and a brother-in-law Bob Lowe (Trisia). A Graveside Funeral will be held at 11 AM Tuesday 25 July 2023 at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Memorial donations may be made to any favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Douglas Lee Gray | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 63 | | Birth | 20 April 1960; Southampton County | | Death | 22 July 2023; Zuni | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Douglas Lee Gray | Decedent | Zuni, Virginia | | Gayle Lowe Gray | Spouse | Zuni, Virginia | | Eppa James Gray, Sr. | Parent | -- | | Virginia Parker Gray | Parent | -- | | Kimberly G. Bratton | Child | Belle Haven | | Kelly G. Joyner | Child | Sedley | | Dale G. Spivey | Sibling | Franklin | | Lea Ann G. Baker | Sibling | Ivor | | Eppa James Jimmy Gray, Jr. | Sibling | Franklin | | Rebecca Geary | Niece | -- | | Chelsea Spivey | Niece | -- | | Bobby Lowe | Nephew | -- | | Graysen Baker | Nephew | -- | | Chavis Spivey | Nephew | -- | | Sedric Lowe | Father-in-law | -- | | Bob Lowe | Brother-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Douglas Lee Gray was a native of Southampton County, Virginia. 2. He was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School. 3. Gray worked in the Maintenance Department at International Paper Company for 32 years. 4. He was presently employed as a Transportation Operator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. 5. Gray was a long time Taxidermist in the area. 6. He was a member of Black Creek Hunt Club. 7. Gray enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the Eastern Shore for many years. 8. He was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.