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Robert Clifton Gray

October 21, 1942 ~ February 1, 2015

Robert "Bob" Clifton Gray, Jr., age 72, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born October 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert Clifton Gray, Sr. and Mary Holland Gray. He is predeceased by his wife of forty-six years, Lilah R. Gray, whom referred to him as "Bob". Bob retired from Inco. of Rocky Mount after several years of faithful service. He will also be remembered for being a former member of the Knights of Columbus. Left to cherish his memories are his two daughters, Lisa Payne and her husband, Andrew, of Elm City, and Theresa Thomas and her husband, Tony, of Red Oak; and his son, Robert C. Gray, III of Sanford. Bob is also survived by his five grandchildren, Joseph Keel and his wife, Caitlin, of Sanford, Joshua Keel of Elm City, Jordan and Jonathan Thomas of Red Oak, and Alexandrea Payne of Greenville and also by his one great-granddaughter, Callie Keel of Sanford. A caring friend to all, he will be dearly missed by his many friends at Covenant Homes in Rocky Mount. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:00 am at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC with Pastor Gary Wood of Harvest Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow the services at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 2/5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 2/6, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Rest in peace daddy. I know you are happy, healthy and with mama, keep those tomatoes growing, and have fun playing horseshoes with Jimmy like at Green Acres.. I love you. Until we meet again one day.~

  2. MANY YEARS AGO BOBBY WORKED WITH ME IN THE HOME REMODELING BUSINESS . HE WAS A GOOD WORKER , AND MOSTLY , HEWAS A GOOD FRIEND . I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , FOR I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED RICHARD LANE


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