James Russell Gray

James Russell Gray was born August 14, 1945, to Russell and Betty Gray of Bono, Ohio. James went to Clay High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1962. He married his sweetheart Linda Sharlow on September 10, 1966, in Bono at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. He continued his Naval Career until June of 1971. Thirty years later he was diagnosed with Agent Orange and later died from complications caused by the chemical. 

He worked for the Toledo, Ohio Postal Service until his retirement in 1992 at the age of 47. He spent the next decade working various jobs just to keep busy. However, his favorite job of them all was maintaining a beautiful green lawn and spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He enjoyed attending the kid’s sporting events, participating in their school functions, and teaching them everything he knew about life. 

James leaves behind his beloved wife Linda and his two sons James (Lynda) and Joseph (Mechele). His 13 grandchildren are Craig, Christie, Garrett (Taylor), Jarred, Joseph, Jamie, Cassidy (Nick), Bailey, Christian, Gabe, Sara, Lora, and Alex. As well as his pride and joy, his great-grandchildren, Mason, Aubree, Ally, Holden, Camden, Emma, Aiden, Brexton, Slate and Aspen. 

Preceding James are his parents Russell and Betty, daughter Lisa Miller, son Jason Gray, sister Geri Gray, sister-in-law Nancy and son-in-law Joseph Miller.

Services will be held at Freck Funeral Home for immediate family and friends only.  A Celebration of Life will be open to extended family and friends on Saturday, October 19th at 1 p.m. held at 4630 Navarre Ave, Oregon. In lieu of flowers- all proceeds will go to Disabled American Veterans.

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