William Maynard Gray Jr.'s Obituary
William Maynard Gray, Jr., age 87, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at his home. He was born January 2, 1929, in Detroit to William Maynard and Ellen Louise (Carlson) Gray, and he married Chrysteen Grace Moelter on May 23, 1981, in Au Gres, Michigan.
Bill served his country in the Navy during WWII, and was owner of Design Service, Inc. until retiring in 1994. He was a member of Kirk in the Hills Church, and the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28. He loved flying and scuba diving.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Chrysteen Moelter-Gray of Grand Haven; daughter, Lori (Tom Welsh) Shepard of St. Johns; three sons: Clifford (Mony) Gray of Lexington, SC, James Gray, and William Gray, both of Royal Oak; three grandchildren: Christina Shepard, Leah Gray, and Cliff Gray; two great-grandchildren, Amelia Chase and Carter Mitchell; and his sister, Beverley (Dale) Adams of Livonia.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28 in Grand Haven. Military honors will be provided by the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28 Honor Guard. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Kirk in the Hills in Bloomfield Hills. Memorial contributions to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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