Birth date: Oct 7, 1948 Death date: Oct 2, 2019
Stephen Douglas Gray, Lt Col (ret.), USAF, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He was born October 7, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois, to Rollin Lester Gray and Read Obituary
Dear Sharon,
I just found out about Steve's passing and just wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about it. I am not on Facebook and Wes told me about a week ago. I spoke with Steve for a little while at the last class reunion and I was very impressed with some of the things that he shared with me. My God the time is so short and never enough! I certainly Hope that you are doing well! Barney
So sorry for your loss. Just thinking about Steve brings back some great memories from the past. I enjoyed working and playing with him when he was in Sandy, Utah. He was always a good friend to me.
Sincere condolences to the entire immediate and extended family of Steve Gray. My most memorable association with Steve was when we observed his friendly and historically informative narration of the Fayetteville Square Veterans Day Parade for several years even before the current emphases on behalf of deserving and sometimes overlooked veterans in NWA and the entire nation. As a volunteer for veterans myself, I observed firsthand the incredible energy and foresight Steve devoted to veterans' and other causes in AR. Our family had another pleasant life crossing with Steve via our daughter who went to Fayetteville High School with his daughter, Heather.
We are all better, inspired, and fullfilled to have known Steve and his family. We humbly share our respects and memories at the passing of such a strong, determined, moral, and exemplary American family man.
The Blankenship Family of Fayetteville, AR
Being new to Fayetteville, Arkansas. One of my fondest memory will be meeting Mr. Gray. He has always been kind and welcoming to me. I appreciated our conversation and admired his passion for service. Especially to his fellow Veterans.
I am so happy to have known Mr. Gray and I am better person for knowing him. My condolences to the family and to the community. His loss will be felt by so many for a long time.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sharon and Heather: My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your husband and father. Steve was an honorable man, and highly respected by those of us who knew him and had the opportunity to work with him. He was a true servant leader, and the impact of his work on behalf of Veterans will continue to be felt for years to come. You will be missed, brother. Rest in His Peace.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Steve's precious family. I had the pleasure of meeting Steve while he served as Military Liaison for both then Congressmen Asa Hutchinson and John Boozman. During the many trips to DC to visit with his bosses Steve was always enthusiastic, kind, concerned and genuine. He became a great friend and acquaintance over the years. I am so very sorry I did not know of his illness. There is a deep void in my soul with knowing that Steve is gone. However, there is gladness in knowing that someday we will be able to rejoice in seeing his 'killer' smile again in heaven. May God richly bless all of Steve's family. Ron Snead (COL. US Army Retired).
As the congressional liaison for a VA Medical Center, I had the great honor to work with Steve on many occasions. His tireless work on the veterans’ behalf was awe inspiring. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was just great fun to work with. Steve’s efforts on the behalf of our veteran population will sorely be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family. May you be comforted knowing he touched so many lives. God Blesss.
