Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 16, 1922, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia [52076]
DeathApr 6, 2012, Virginia [52076]
BurialThornspring Methodist Church, 5670 Thornspring Church Road (Rt. 639), Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia [52076]
FatherWilliam Bassett GRAY Sr. (1900-1936)
MotherMary Lou DANIEL (1897-1983)
Spouses
MarriageJun 1, 1943, Pulaski County, Virginia [52080]
Obituary Online notes for “Danny” Grayson Daniel GRAY
Our Heavenly Father called to his home our father Grayson Daniel (Danny) Gray, Friday, April 6, 2012.
Grayson Daniel "Danny" Gray, 89, was born in Pulaski on May 16, 1922. He was a very loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was the son of the late William Bassett and Mary Lou Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Estlee W. Gray, and brothers, Houston A. Gray and William B. Gray Jr.
Danny recently retired, after 16 years from Martin's Pharmacy as the pharmacy delivery man. He enjoyed his job tremendously as he always thought of taking care of those to whom he delivered. Not only as a delivery man, but he made sure to help those when they needed other assistance. Danny was a lifetime member of the local IBEW 637 of Roanoke, with 75 years of service.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Pat Worrell of Draper, Daniel Wayne and Sandra Gray of Dublin, and Kenneth and Joyce Gray of Pulaski; daughter, Julie Gray Poore of Pulaski; grandchildren, Davy Worrell, Barbara Ann Meek, Tammy G. Hurst, Perry W. Gray, Stacey Gray, Angie G. Akers, Aaron Gray, Eric Hoback, and Todd Hoback; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild due; several step-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law of Salem; two brothers-in-law of Salem; four brothers-in-law of Amelia, Buckingham, Roanoke, and Elliston, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m., from Stevens Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Church Cemetery, Pulaski. Visitation will be Wednesday from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from noon until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to a charity of one's choice. The family will be meeting at the residence of Julie Gray Poore, 5479 Crosswinds Lane, Pulaski.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. [52076]
Grayson Daniel "Danny" Gray, 89, was born in Pulaski on May 16, 1922. He was a very loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was the son of the late William Bassett and Mary Lou Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Estlee W. Gray, and brothers, Houston A. Gray and William B. Gray Jr.
Danny recently retired, after 16 years from Martin's Pharmacy as the pharmacy delivery man. He enjoyed his job tremendously as he always thought of taking care of those to whom he delivered. Not only as a delivery man, but he made sure to help those when they needed other assistance. Danny was a lifetime member of the local IBEW 637 of Roanoke, with 75 years of service.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Pat Worrell of Draper, Daniel Wayne and Sandra Gray of Dublin, and Kenneth and Joyce Gray of Pulaski; daughter, Julie Gray Poore of Pulaski; grandchildren, Davy Worrell, Barbara Ann Meek, Tammy G. Hurst, Perry W. Gray, Stacey Gray, Angie G. Akers, Aaron Gray, Eric Hoback, and Todd Hoback; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild due; several step-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law of Salem; two brothers-in-law of Salem; four brothers-in-law of Amelia, Buckingham, Roanoke, and Elliston, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m., from Stevens Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Church Cemetery, Pulaski. Visitation will be Wednesday from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from noon until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to a charity of one's choice. The family will be meeting at the residence of Julie Gray Poore, 5479 Crosswinds Lane, Pulaski.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. [52076]
Obituary Online notes for Estlee (Spouse 1)
Our Lord received a special angel into his heavenly home Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012.
Estlee Worrell Gray, 88, of Pulaski, was born in Pulaski Jan. 18, 1923 and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Surviving are her husband, Grayson Daniel Gray of Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Pat Worrell of Draper, Daniel Wayne and Saundra Gray of Dublin, and Kenneth W. and Joyce Gray of Pulaski; daughter, Julie Gray Poore of Pulaski; grandchildren, Davy Worrell, Barbara Ann Meek, Tammy G. Hurst, Perry W. Gray, Stacey Gray, Angie Akers, Aaron Gray, Eric Hoback and Todd Hoback; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild due; several step-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Underwood of Salem, Archalane Mason of Roanoke and Juanita Knotts of Salem; brothers, Bob Worrell of Amelia, Lowell Worrell of Buckingham, Ray Worrell of Salem, Wayne Worrell of Salem, Joe Worrell of Roanoke and Fomosa Worrell of Elliston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m., from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Thursday at the Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice or to The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will be meeting at the residence of Kenneth and Joyce Gray, 5646 Jill Drive, Pulaski.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Pulaski. [52078]
Estlee Worrell Gray, 88, of Pulaski, was born in Pulaski Jan. 18, 1923 and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Surviving are her husband, Grayson Daniel Gray of Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Pat Worrell of Draper, Daniel Wayne and Saundra Gray of Dublin, and Kenneth W. and Joyce Gray of Pulaski; daughter, Julie Gray Poore of Pulaski; grandchildren, Davy Worrell, Barbara Ann Meek, Tammy G. Hurst, Perry W. Gray, Stacey Gray, Angie Akers, Aaron Gray, Eric Hoback and Todd Hoback; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild due; several step-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Underwood of Salem, Archalane Mason of Roanoke and Juanita Knotts of Salem; brothers, Bob Worrell of Amelia, Lowell Worrell of Buckingham, Ray Worrell of Salem, Wayne Worrell of Salem, Joe Worrell of Roanoke and Fomosa Worrell of Elliston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m., from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Thursday at the Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice or to The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will be meeting at the residence of Kenneth and Joyce Gray, 5646 Jill Drive, Pulaski.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Pulaski. [52078]