CHARLES L. GRAY
Feb. 16, 1942-Nov. 28, 2016
Charles Lemuel "Spider" Gray, 74, LaGrange, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.
Spider was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Lenoir County to the late Marvin H. Gray and Ruby Baker Gray.
Spider's wife of 51 years, Rebecca Loftus Gray, preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2016.
Charles was adored by his wife and family, for whom he was a source of joy and strength, but also by countless others, from old friends to new acquaintances, all of whom were struck by his quiet generosity, his unassuming intelligence and kindness.
Spider's passion was golf. If it was a beautiful day, he enjoyed being on the links sharing shots and laughter with friends.
He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, and liked watching old westerns on television.
Spider publicly served his community as a former board member and mayor for the town of La Grange.
Charles worshipped at The Bridge Church, Princeton and was a member of Radiance Masonic Lodge No. 137.
A service to celebrate and honor Spider's life will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Rouse Funeral Home, with pastor Andy Stovall officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Spider is survived by three children, Charlie Gray, Randy Gray and Grace Wilson and husband, J.J.; four grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Hudson and Rilie; and four siblings, Marvin H. Gray and wife, Barbara Sue, Kathryn G. Hart and husband, Aubrey, Elizabeth G. "Libby" Guggenberger and Hilda G. Sutton.
In addition to his parents, Spider was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Gray, and a brother, Clifton Gray.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to The Bridge, 188 Whitley Church Road, Princeton, N.C., 27569.
Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on December 1, 2016 9:57 AM