ROBERT LESTER GRAY, age 87, Floral City, died April 4, 2015 under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Citrus and Nature Coast. Robert was born on April 7, 1927 in Columbus, OH to the late Gano and Florence (Terrell) Gray. He served our country in the United States Navy during WWII as a fireman aboard the USS Abatan and USS Tantalus. Robert was a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, retiring with the rank of Sgt. after 27 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Donna Gray; daughters Glenna J. (Tom) Parsley, Washington Courthouse, OH, Patricia Mulligan, Ripley, OH and Elizabeth Gray, Russellville, OH; a sister, Phyllis Rush, Columbus, OH; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be private at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert L. Gray
April 4, 2015
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Bob was Chief Deputy at the department where I worked, he took over when Sheriff Wessler passed away and was re- elected for a second term. He was known as The Grouchy Bear and we all loved him for his unwavering loyalty to his employees no matter the mood he was in. He. Hewed me out one day then 10 minutes later punched me on the arm and said” We’re going to lunch, you’re driving and I’m buying.” The man never held a grudge for an honest mistake. He was old school, and we need more of that now. Donna is with you now, probably fussing at you. Fair winds and following seas Boss
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