Chris Robert Gray, 60, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday,
June 6, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 at
1:00 PM at the Revelation Chapel Church in Fremont, IN with Pastors Kelly Young
and John Winright officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation
from 11:00 AM until time of service at the church.
Chris was born January 24, 1960 to Robert D. and Carolyn S.
(Wooster) Gray in Coldwater. He was a 1978 graduate of Coldwater High School
and had worked at Coldwater Veneer as a saw mill supervisor for 43 years. On
June 1, 1985 Chris married Linda Myers in Coldwater and she survives.
Chris was a hardworking man, always splitting wood to keep
the fire place warm but taking the time to enjoy the outdoors as well through
hunting and fishing. He was also fond of keno, bowling, and playing cards
especially with his brothers; but his true passion was spending time with his
grandchildren and his family.
Chris had a special bond with his youngest
brother Todd and his wife Cathy whom they affectionately referred to him as
“Chrissy,” but his big and strong character was only matched by his loving and
caring heart with which he filled with his entire family.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Chris is survived by his
parents Rod (Marilyn) Renner of Quincy; his children Brittany (Brandon) Heiney,
Jonathan (Allison) Gray both of Coldwater; his brothers Jeff (Theresa) Gray of
Quincy, Todd (Cathy) Gray of Coldwater; his five grandchildren Connor Gray,
Kinleigh Gray, Maddison Gray, Beau Heiney, Mackenzie Gray; many loving nieces
and nephews; his father and mother-in-law Howard (Mary) Myers of Delta OH; one
sister-in-law Janice Muir of Toledo, OH; on brother-in-law Howard Myers Jr. of
Delta, OH; and his dog Bear.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents Robert and
Carolyn Gray and two brothers Marty and Jeff Renner.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home
in Coldwater.
