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Obituary for Mark Gray
Mark Gray, 68, died March 20, 2019.
Mark Anthony “Tony” Gray was born in Memphis, TN on April 22, 1950 to Theodosia Gray and Larry Brazley. Mark attended Douglass School for 12 years and graduated in 1968. He began his career with Tennessee Valley Authority in Memphis, TN. He later went on to become a car salesman for Chrysler. He was currently employed at Brookdale Chrysler Jeep in Brooklyn Park, MN where he worked for 25 years. Mark learned the sport of golf at an early age. He was one of the first African Americans to integrate Audubon Park Golf Course in the 1960’s. He loved to run marathons and fish in his relaxing time. Mark leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, two children; Timothy A. Gray (Katharina) of San Antonio, TX and Tonique Z. Gray of Memphis, TN; a dear friend of 10 years, Deborah Weston of Elk River, MN; two brothers, Jerry Gray (Vickie) and Ronald Gray; three grandchildren, Amanda, Tonique, and Tamika; three great grandchildren, Amari, Danielle, and Daniel; three aunts, Geraldine Gray-Sykes, Vashti Brazley Powell, and Ardelia Cagnollatti; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his grandmother whom he loved dearly, Estelle Gray, his father, and two sisters; Sandra Bady and Karen Carter.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.
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Mark Anthony “Tony” Gray was born in Memphis, TN on April 22, 1950 to Theodosia Gray and Larry Brazley. Mark attended Douglass School for 12 years and graduated in 1968. He began his career with Tennessee Valley Authority in Memphis, TN. He later went on to become a car salesman for Chrysler. He was currently employed at Brookdale Chrysler Jeep in Brooklyn Park, MN where he worked for 25 years. Mark learned the sport of golf at an early age. He was one of the first African Americans to integrate Audubon Park Golf Course in the 1960’s. He loved to run marathons and fish in his relaxing time. Mark leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, two children; Timothy A. Gray (Katharina) of San Antonio, TX and Tonique Z. Gray of Memphis, TN; a dear friend of 10 years, Deborah Weston of Elk River, MN; two brothers, Jerry Gray (Vickie) and Ronald Gray; three grandchildren, Amanda, Tonique, and Tamika; three great grandchildren, Amari, Danielle, and Daniel; three aunts, Geraldine Gray-Sykes, Vashti Brazley Powell, and Ardelia Cagnollatti; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his grandmother whom he loved dearly, Estelle Gray, his father, and two sisters; Sandra Bady and Karen Carter.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.
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24
Mar
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1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
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25
Mar
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Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
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Memphis Memory Gardens
6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
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