LEESBURG – Thomas Harold Gray, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 2014, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1945, in Anderson, to the late Harold and Mary Robinette Gray. On July 3, 2004, in Leesburg he married Cheryl Van, who survives. He was a Vietnam vet, a lifetime member of American Legion Post #253, a former commander of the Eagles and a retired employee of General Motors. He was a loving father and husband, who is survived by a daughter, Heather Gray, Anderson; a son, Wade (and spouse Lysette) Gray, Washington; four stepchildren: Alan and Alex Goodoien, Audrya Pappas and Austine Bacon, all of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Patricia (and spouse Max) Newkirk, Indianapolis; a brother-in-law, Norm Rice, Anderson; a mother-in-law, Marian Van, Omaha; a sister-in-law, Geri (and spouse Gordon) Hopkins, Fairplace, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews; and many dear and caring friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nancy Rice; and an infant grandson, Nathan Wesley Gray. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at American Legion Post #253, 756 E. South St., North Webster, with Pastor Alfredo Alonza officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.
