James Gray

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.  Philippians 3:20-21

James “Doug” Gray, 65, of Malvern passed away on April 19, 2015. He was born to June and James F. Gray on July 21, 1949. Doug was a loving man, who could make anyone laugh with his great sense of humor.  He loved his children with all his heart.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Gray.  He is survived by his mother, June Gray of Lavaca, AR; his daughter, Laurie (Brian) Ply of Benton; his sons, Christopher Gray of Malvern and Jereamy Gray of Portland, OR; his grandson, Colton (Tessa) Babbitt of Walnut Ridge; one brother, Gerald (Linda) Gray of Malvern; his sisters, Winona (David) Anderson of Texas, Wanda (Raymond) Granderson of Lavaca, and Colleen (Mike) Rendon of Florida; a special uncle and aunt, James and Sharon McGraw of Vilonia, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.  John 4:1-4

Put a candle in the window ‘cause I feel I’ve gotta move. Though I’m goin’, goin’ I’ll be comin’ home soon, Long as I can see the light.  John Fogerty – As Long As I Can See The Light

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, AR. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.