Charles Gray

Charles Roy Gray, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012 at home, after a long illness. He was 84 years old.

Born November 25th, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, Chuck served in the United States Army and then returned home where he earned a degree in Pharmacy at Wayne State University. Chuck pursued his career in Bay City, Michigan, where he worked many years at Layerer’s Pharmacy and in later years, at Country Drugs.

In 1952, he married Elizabeth A. Libey, who survives and took care of Chuck to the end. Chuck and Betty had three children, two who are surviving, son Charles ( Joanne ) Gray III of Spring Lake, Michigan and daughter, Carol ( John ) Lesperance of Maple City, Michigan.

Chuck will be remembered most for his outgoing personality, his quick smile and witty sense of humor. Chuck was an avid reader, enjoyed his fishing trips to the U.P. with his buddies, playing cards, crossword puzzles, and long walks in the woods or on the beach. He also prided himself on having the nicest lawn on the block.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charles, Sr. and Isabelle ( LaCombe ) Gray. In addition, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Anne Gray and his sister, Jeanne Plummer of Bay City.

Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be planned for a future time. Memorial donations can be directed to Munson Hospice or the Cherryland Humane Society , both in Traverse City, Michigan.

Please visit Charles' webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the online guest book and share a memory with his family. The family is being served by Life Story Funeral Home in Traverse City.