Gray, Grayson Daniel (Danny)

Our Heavenly Father called to his home our father, Grayson Daniel (Danny) Gray, of Pulaski, on 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. 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 he delivered to. Not only as 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, 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. Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild due, several stepgrandchildren; 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, 2012, at 1 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, VA. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.