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Darrell Lee Gray

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Darrell Lee Gray

Birth
Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
31 May 2019 (aged 77)
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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In Memoriam

DARRELL LEE GRAY
July 3, 1941 ~ May 31, 2019

Darrell Lee Gray was born July 3, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma and departed this life May 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 77.

Darrell was the son of David and Grace (Connolly) Gray.

He was drafted into the US Army in 1966. He was injured during training exercises at Fort Hood and was Honorably Discharged.

Darrell was married to Ruth Ann “Susie” Donaldson on August 18, 1967 in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Darrell worked a career in Law Enforcement that spanned 20 plus years. He was the first Sac and Fox Nation Police Chief. In 2002, he retired after being elected 2nd Chief of the Sac & Fox Nation.

He owned a barber shop in Stroud. Darrell loved horse racing and owned numerous winners at Remington Park and Blue Ribbon Downs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

Survivors include wife of 52 years Susie Gray of the home, son John and wife Michelle Gray of Oklahoma City, two daughters Charlotte and husband Jeff Valero of Stroud, Shellie Wooten of Stroud,

Five grandchildren Jacy Gray, Kristen Gray, Gunner Wooten, and many other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with Wesley Paul Coffee officiating and burial to follow at Sac and Fox Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Parks Brothers Funeral Service - Stroud
504 North 8th Avenue
Stroud, OK 74079

Final Resting Place
Sac & Fox Tribal Cemetery
920883 S Highway 99
Stroud, OK, 74079

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TRIBUTES

Robbie Ritter Hoppes ~ 8 hours ago
*Susie and family, I am so sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.

Kaye McCord ~ 10 hours ago
*Susie, John, Charlotte, Shellie, Jacy and Kristen I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Darrell he was an awesome sweet man always a hello and a smile he will be missed by so many Continuing prayers I love you all "Hugs"

Kaye McCord ~ 11 hours ago
*A candle was lit for Darrell Lee Gray.

Tribute Store ~ a day ago
*Bright Memories was purchased for the family of Darrell Lee Gray.

Robbie Ritter Hoppes ~ a day ago
*A candle was lit for Darrell Lee Gray.

[email protected] ~ 11 hours ago
*Susie: I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Phil Tislow

Memorial Provided By
Parks Brothers Funeral Service
PHONE: (918) 968-2577
504 North 8th Avenue
Stroud, OK 74079
In Memoriam

DARRELL LEE GRAY
July 3, 1941 ~ May 31, 2019

Darrell Lee Gray was born July 3, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma and departed this life May 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 77.

Darrell was the son of David and Grace (Connolly) Gray.

He was drafted into the US Army in 1966. He was injured during training exercises at Fort Hood and was Honorably Discharged.

Darrell was married to Ruth Ann “Susie” Donaldson on August 18, 1967 in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Darrell worked a career in Law Enforcement that spanned 20 plus years. He was the first Sac and Fox Nation Police Chief. In 2002, he retired after being elected 2nd Chief of the Sac & Fox Nation.

He owned a barber shop in Stroud. Darrell loved horse racing and owned numerous winners at Remington Park and Blue Ribbon Downs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

Survivors include wife of 52 years Susie Gray of the home, son John and wife Michelle Gray of Oklahoma City, two daughters Charlotte and husband Jeff Valero of Stroud, Shellie Wooten of Stroud,

Five grandchildren Jacy Gray, Kristen Gray, Gunner Wooten, and many other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with Wesley Paul Coffee officiating and burial to follow at Sac and Fox Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Parks Brothers Funeral Service - Stroud
504 North 8th Avenue
Stroud, OK 74079

Final Resting Place
Sac & Fox Tribal Cemetery
920883 S Highway 99
Stroud, OK, 74079

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

TRIBUTES

Robbie Ritter Hoppes ~ 8 hours ago
*Susie and family, I am so sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.

Kaye McCord ~ 10 hours ago
*Susie, John, Charlotte, Shellie, Jacy and Kristen I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Darrell he was an awesome sweet man always a hello and a smile he will be missed by so many Continuing prayers I love you all "Hugs"

Kaye McCord ~ 11 hours ago
*A candle was lit for Darrell Lee Gray.

Tribute Store ~ a day ago
*Bright Memories was purchased for the family of Darrell Lee Gray.

Robbie Ritter Hoppes ~ a day ago
*A candle was lit for Darrell Lee Gray.

[email protected] ~ 11 hours ago
*Susie: I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Phil Tislow

Memorial Provided By
Parks Brothers Funeral Service
PHONE: (918) 968-2577
504 North 8th Avenue
Stroud, OK 74079


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