In Memoriam
CECIL GRAY
April 30, 1922 ~ March 11, 2019
Graveside services for Cecil D. Gray, 96, of Canton, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Canton Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Jeff Knighton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton.
Cecil Dean Gray passed from this world on March 11, 2019 at the Fairview Fellowship Home, Fairview, Oklahoma.
Cecil was born on April 30, 1922 to Queen Nancy Elvira (White) & Lawrence Macgregor Gray in Jethro, Arkansas.
At a young age Cecil, along with his parents & two younger brothers moved to Oklahoma, where a third brother was born. Cecil graduated from Canton High School.
He served his country in WWII, traveling to places such as Germany, Austria, & France.
Cecil married his sweetheart, Peggy Grothe on her birthday, August 23, 1946. They had 4 children and were married 47 years until Peggy's death in 1994.
Cecil served as the Postmaster in Canton for nearly 3 decades, retiring in 1977.
His life was full, enjoying many animals, fishing, bowling & playing pool. Cecil was always "DADDY" to his kids & "PAPAW" to his 15 grandkids, 28 great-grandkids and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Our "DADDY" our "PAPAW" loved his family dearly. He was truly a rock, a joy and inspiration to us all with his witty humor, his kindness and his enormous generosity.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers & his wife Peggy.
He is survived by his four children: Jackie, Terry, Gary and John, a score of grandchildren and his dog/faithful companion "Buddy".
Memorial donations may be made to the A.S.P.C.A. or any veterans organization through the funeral home at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724.Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Visitation
Friday, March 15, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Graveside Service
Friday, March 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Canton Cemetery
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
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CECIL'S GUESTBOOK
Elaine Kopf from Huddleston, Virginia ~ Apr. 3, 2019
**I am writing on behalf of my late husband, Terry Kopf. Terry loved Cecil and thought the world of him. He always mentioned Cecil when talking about Canton. I know your loss is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to you and family.
Pat Baccus from Bixby, OK ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**I'm thinking and praying for you all today. Your dad and my dad, Bob McGahen, we're always good friends. I have lots of memories of Cecil. I know your wonderful memories of him will comfort you. I'll be praying for your peace and comfort. With love, Pat Baccus
Michael S. Gray from TULSA ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**Dear Family Very sorry to hear of my Uncles passing. Prayers to all. Mike
Kathi Gray of Norman ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw...until you and I meet again, I just wanted to Thank You for just being "You", our time was cut short and I apologize for that and it's on Me!, I could fill pages and pages about all that you and I did together, and with the family, you always addressed each and every one of us in the personalizes that we were!!!, I could read you non spoken remarks by the looks on your Beautiful Face, You made my life with your family the best anyone could have asked for, I will treasure every second!!!, Thank You for Loving My Babies and making each one feel just like they do today"Special!!!" I've missed you forever, my loss, I just can't wait to meet you again !!! Say Hello to all my people there with you! Love You! Enjoy your new life! I'm forever in debt to you Sir, With Love, Soar High!!
Dee (Gray) Sage of Binger, ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Our Papaw was the most wonderful man and we will be honoring him the best we know how. We loved him dearly and will miss him every day.
Dustin weeks of Woodward ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw was a very good person. He loved everyone.. my mom always said I liked to talk to random strangers just like he did. He was always funny and loved life! He never wanted anyone to go without food, when they came to visit.. he loved to walk and just be with his dog. Thank you papaw for your kindness you showed everyone of us.. you will live through everyone of your family members including me.. rip love you!!!
Joyce (Nusz) Dominguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico ~ March 13, 2019
**My condolences for the lost of a great man. I know it is hard to let them go but he lived a long and good life. May God Bless and keeping each of the family in my prayers/
Joyce Gray of Holdenville ~ March 12, 2019
**So sorry about your dad, Jackie. I know you'll miss him greatly.
Memorial Provided By
Pierce Funeral Home
Canton, Oklahoma
CECIL GRAY
April 30, 1922 ~ March 11, 2019
Graveside services for Cecil D. Gray, 96, of Canton, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Canton Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Jeff Knighton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton.
Cecil Dean Gray passed from this world on March 11, 2019 at the Fairview Fellowship Home, Fairview, Oklahoma.
Cecil was born on April 30, 1922 to Queen Nancy Elvira (White) & Lawrence Macgregor Gray in Jethro, Arkansas.
At a young age Cecil, along with his parents & two younger brothers moved to Oklahoma, where a third brother was born. Cecil graduated from Canton High School.
He served his country in WWII, traveling to places such as Germany, Austria, & France.
Cecil married his sweetheart, Peggy Grothe on her birthday, August 23, 1946. They had 4 children and were married 47 years until Peggy's death in 1994.
Cecil served as the Postmaster in Canton for nearly 3 decades, retiring in 1977.
His life was full, enjoying many animals, fishing, bowling & playing pool. Cecil was always "DADDY" to his kids & "PAPAW" to his 15 grandkids, 28 great-grandkids and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Our "DADDY" our "PAPAW" loved his family dearly. He was truly a rock, a joy and inspiration to us all with his witty humor, his kindness and his enormous generosity.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers & his wife Peggy.
He is survived by his four children: Jackie, Terry, Gary and John, a score of grandchildren and his dog/faithful companion "Buddy".
Memorial donations may be made to the A.S.P.C.A. or any veterans organization through the funeral home at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724.Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Visitation
Friday, March 15, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Graveside Service
Friday, March 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Canton Cemetery
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
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CECIL'S GUESTBOOK
Elaine Kopf from Huddleston, Virginia ~ Apr. 3, 2019
**I am writing on behalf of my late husband, Terry Kopf. Terry loved Cecil and thought the world of him. He always mentioned Cecil when talking about Canton. I know your loss is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to you and family.
Pat Baccus from Bixby, OK ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**I'm thinking and praying for you all today. Your dad and my dad, Bob McGahen, we're always good friends. I have lots of memories of Cecil. I know your wonderful memories of him will comfort you. I'll be praying for your peace and comfort. With love, Pat Baccus
Michael S. Gray from TULSA ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**Dear Family Very sorry to hear of my Uncles passing. Prayers to all. Mike
Kathi Gray of Norman ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw...until you and I meet again, I just wanted to Thank You for just being "You", our time was cut short and I apologize for that and it's on Me!, I could fill pages and pages about all that you and I did together, and with the family, you always addressed each and every one of us in the personalizes that we were!!!, I could read you non spoken remarks by the looks on your Beautiful Face, You made my life with your family the best anyone could have asked for, I will treasure every second!!!, Thank You for Loving My Babies and making each one feel just like they do today"Special!!!" I've missed you forever, my loss, I just can't wait to meet you again !!! Say Hello to all my people there with you! Love You! Enjoy your new life! I'm forever in debt to you Sir, With Love, Soar High!!
Dee (Gray) Sage of Binger, ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Our Papaw was the most wonderful man and we will be honoring him the best we know how. We loved him dearly and will miss him every day.
Dustin weeks of Woodward ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw was a very good person. He loved everyone.. my mom always said I liked to talk to random strangers just like he did. He was always funny and loved life! He never wanted anyone to go without food, when they came to visit.. he loved to walk and just be with his dog. Thank you papaw for your kindness you showed everyone of us.. you will live through everyone of your family members including me.. rip love you!!!
Joyce (Nusz) Dominguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico ~ March 13, 2019
**My condolences for the lost of a great man. I know it is hard to let them go but he lived a long and good life. May God Bless and keeping each of the family in my prayers/
Joyce Gray of Holdenville ~ March 12, 2019
**So sorry about your dad, Jackie. I know you'll miss him greatly.
Memorial Provided By
Pierce Funeral Home
Canton, Oklahoma
In Memoriam
CECIL GRAY
April 30, 1922 ~ March 11, 2019
Graveside services for Cecil D. Gray, 96, of Canton, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Canton Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Jeff Knighton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton.
Cecil Dean Gray passed from this world on March 11, 2019 at the Fairview Fellowship Home, Fairview, Oklahoma.
Cecil was born on April 30, 1922 to Queen Nancy Elvira (White) & Lawrence Macgregor Gray in Jethro, Arkansas.
At a young age Cecil, along with his parents & two younger brothers moved to Oklahoma, where a third brother was born. Cecil graduated from Canton High School.
He served his country in WWII, traveling to places such as Germany, Austria, & France.
Cecil married his sweetheart, Peggy Grothe on her birthday, August 23, 1946. They had 4 children and were married 47 years until Peggy's death in 1994.
Cecil served as the Postmaster in Canton for nearly 3 decades, retiring in 1977.
His life was full, enjoying many animals, fishing, bowling & playing pool. Cecil was always "DADDY" to his kids & "PAPAW" to his 15 grandkids, 28 great-grandkids and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Our "DADDY" our "PAPAW" loved his family dearly. He was truly a rock, a joy and inspiration to us all with his witty humor, his kindness and his enormous generosity.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers & his wife Peggy.
He is survived by his four children: Jackie, Terry, Gary and John, a score of grandchildren and his dog/faithful companion "Buddy".
Memorial donations may be made to the A.S.P.C.A. or any veterans organization through the funeral home at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724.Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Visitation
Friday, March 15, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Graveside Service
Friday, March 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Canton Cemetery
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
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CECIL'S GUESTBOOK
Elaine Kopf from Huddleston, Virginia ~ Apr. 3, 2019
**I am writing on behalf of my late husband, Terry Kopf. Terry loved Cecil and thought the world of him. He always mentioned Cecil when talking about Canton. I know your loss is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to you and family.
Pat Baccus from Bixby, OK ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**I'm thinking and praying for you all today. Your dad and my dad, Bob McGahen, we're always good friends. I have lots of memories of Cecil. I know your wonderful memories of him will comfort you. I'll be praying for your peace and comfort. With love, Pat Baccus
Michael S. Gray from TULSA ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**Dear Family Very sorry to hear of my Uncles passing. Prayers to all. Mike
Kathi Gray of Norman ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw...until you and I meet again, I just wanted to Thank You for just being "You", our time was cut short and I apologize for that and it's on Me!, I could fill pages and pages about all that you and I did together, and with the family, you always addressed each and every one of us in the personalizes that we were!!!, I could read you non spoken remarks by the looks on your Beautiful Face, You made my life with your family the best anyone could have asked for, I will treasure every second!!!, Thank You for Loving My Babies and making each one feel just like they do today"Special!!!" I've missed you forever, my loss, I just can't wait to meet you again !!! Say Hello to all my people there with you! Love You! Enjoy your new life! I'm forever in debt to you Sir, With Love, Soar High!!
Dee (Gray) Sage of Binger, ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Our Papaw was the most wonderful man and we will be honoring him the best we know how. We loved him dearly and will miss him every day.
Dustin weeks of Woodward ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw was a very good person. He loved everyone.. my mom always said I liked to talk to random strangers just like he did. He was always funny and loved life! He never wanted anyone to go without food, when they came to visit.. he loved to walk and just be with his dog. Thank you papaw for your kindness you showed everyone of us.. you will live through everyone of your family members including me.. rip love you!!!
Joyce (Nusz) Dominguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico ~ March 13, 2019
**My condolences for the lost of a great man. I know it is hard to let them go but he lived a long and good life. May God Bless and keeping each of the family in my prayers/
Joyce Gray of Holdenville ~ March 12, 2019
**So sorry about your dad, Jackie. I know you'll miss him greatly.
Memorial Provided By
Pierce Funeral Home
Canton, Oklahoma
CECIL GRAY
April 30, 1922 ~ March 11, 2019
Graveside services for Cecil D. Gray, 96, of Canton, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Canton Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Jeff Knighton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton.
Cecil Dean Gray passed from this world on March 11, 2019 at the Fairview Fellowship Home, Fairview, Oklahoma.
Cecil was born on April 30, 1922 to Queen Nancy Elvira (White) & Lawrence Macgregor Gray in Jethro, Arkansas.
At a young age Cecil, along with his parents & two younger brothers moved to Oklahoma, where a third brother was born. Cecil graduated from Canton High School.
He served his country in WWII, traveling to places such as Germany, Austria, & France.
Cecil married his sweetheart, Peggy Grothe on her birthday, August 23, 1946. They had 4 children and were married 47 years until Peggy's death in 1994.
Cecil served as the Postmaster in Canton for nearly 3 decades, retiring in 1977.
His life was full, enjoying many animals, fishing, bowling & playing pool. Cecil was always "DADDY" to his kids & "PAPAW" to his 15 grandkids, 28 great-grandkids and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Our "DADDY" our "PAPAW" loved his family dearly. He was truly a rock, a joy and inspiration to us all with his witty humor, his kindness and his enormous generosity.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers & his wife Peggy.
He is survived by his four children: Jackie, Terry, Gary and John, a score of grandchildren and his dog/faithful companion "Buddy".
Memorial donations may be made to the A.S.P.C.A. or any veterans organization through the funeral home at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724.Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Visitation
Friday, March 15, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pierce Funeral Home
400 W. Pine
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
Graveside Service
Friday, March 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Canton Cemetery
Canton, Oklahoma 73724
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
CECIL'S GUESTBOOK
Elaine Kopf from Huddleston, Virginia ~ Apr. 3, 2019
**I am writing on behalf of my late husband, Terry Kopf. Terry loved Cecil and thought the world of him. He always mentioned Cecil when talking about Canton. I know your loss is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to you and family.
Pat Baccus from Bixby, OK ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**I'm thinking and praying for you all today. Your dad and my dad, Bob McGahen, we're always good friends. I have lots of memories of Cecil. I know your wonderful memories of him will comfort you. I'll be praying for your peace and comfort. With love, Pat Baccus
Michael S. Gray from TULSA ~ Mar. 14, 2019
**Dear Family Very sorry to hear of my Uncles passing. Prayers to all. Mike
Kathi Gray of Norman ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw...until you and I meet again, I just wanted to Thank You for just being "You", our time was cut short and I apologize for that and it's on Me!, I could fill pages and pages about all that you and I did together, and with the family, you always addressed each and every one of us in the personalizes that we were!!!, I could read you non spoken remarks by the looks on your Beautiful Face, You made my life with your family the best anyone could have asked for, I will treasure every second!!!, Thank You for Loving My Babies and making each one feel just like they do today"Special!!!" I've missed you forever, my loss, I just can't wait to meet you again !!! Say Hello to all my people there with you! Love You! Enjoy your new life! I'm forever in debt to you Sir, With Love, Soar High!!
Dee (Gray) Sage of Binger, ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Our Papaw was the most wonderful man and we will be honoring him the best we know how. We loved him dearly and will miss him every day.
Dustin weeks of Woodward ok ~ March 13, 2019
**Papaw was a very good person. He loved everyone.. my mom always said I liked to talk to random strangers just like he did. He was always funny and loved life! He never wanted anyone to go without food, when they came to visit.. he loved to walk and just be with his dog. Thank you papaw for your kindness you showed everyone of us.. you will live through everyone of your family members including me.. rip love you!!!
Joyce (Nusz) Dominguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico ~ March 13, 2019
**My condolences for the lost of a great man. I know it is hard to let them go but he lived a long and good life. May God Bless and keeping each of the family in my prayers/
Joyce Gray of Holdenville ~ March 12, 2019
**So sorry about your dad, Jackie. I know you'll miss him greatly.
Memorial Provided By
Pierce Funeral Home
Canton, Oklahoma
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