Lyle Walton Gray, 77, of Crisfield departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at McCready Memorial Hospital in Crisfield. Born November 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Theodore Hall and Alverta Fields-Gray.
Lyle was a graduate of Carter G. Woodson High School. He was drafted into the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was enlisted for two years, and was released with an honorable discharge. He later became employed with Bank of America where he retired after 30 years.
Lyle was a member St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Crisfield where he served as a Trustee and was a member of the Sons of Allen. He loved his church and would do whatever he could for the betterment of serving the Lord.
Lyle was also a member of Crisfield Pride Lodge #194 where he served as Esteemed Lecturing Knight and a member of Past Grand Exalted Ruler Council #76 where he served as Post Trustee. He was also a member of the Tri-State Cavaliers and Past State President.
Lyle enjoyed reading, listening to music and playing pool. He was a great golfer on the field. Lyle loved his mustangs, and was a die hard Redskins fan.
Lyle was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend.
He leaves to cherish fond memories with his devoted wife, Jean Pittman-Gray; one son Cornell Gray (Denise); two daughters, Tonya and Terelle Simmons; six grandsons, Cornell, Brandon, Byron, Matthew, Edward Jr. and Ian; two granddaughters, Markeia and Briana; one great granddaughter Kamille; one sister, Marlene Gray-Ward of Crisfield; two sisters-in-law, Mona Simmons of Norristown, PA and Natasha Simmons of Salisbury; one brother-in-law, James Simmons of Salisbury; a very special friend, Edward “Darrell” Johnson, Sr. and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by one sister, Laurlane Bacon.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Crisfield with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6 to 8 PM Friday at the church where ceremonial rites will be performed by Crisfield Pride Lodge #194 at 7 PM.
Interment will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland.
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The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Please take comfort in knowing that your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. For more information about God’s promises, please visit the website JW.ORG. Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss.
In addition to those previously mentioned, Lyle Gray leaves behind others who wish him peace that he sought in the later years of his life. Myself, Fran, Trey, Troye, Deborah, Wayne, Wayne Jr, Kendall, and Kristin all wish to convey our condolences on your loss as we understand how it is to lose someone having lost our mom, Cordelia R Gray in 2013. As Lyle’s spouse, she cared deeply for and provided for him for some 20+ years until her untimely death. May both her and our Aunt Carol watch over Lyle as he transitions to the next life and show him the kindness and mercy of the Lord which we all are promised and hope to recieve in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen