Aundray Lamar

Gray

Aundray "Dre" Lamar Gray, 55, of Toledo, Ohio, departed this life peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born November 10, 1970, in Toledo to Maggie and Reverend Robert L. Gray, Sr. Dre accepted Christ at an early age.

Authentic and unapologetically himself, Dre embraced life on his own terms. The 13th of 15 children, he was a cherished part of a large, loving family, a proud father and grandfather, and a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended Edward Drummond Libbey High School and later built a diverse career. In Detroit, he worked more than a decade in the financial industry, serving as a Shift Manager at MotorCity Casino and as a Portfolio Manager at Michigan First Credit Union. He then moved to Dallas, Texas, to become Department Manager of Personal Loans for Citibank. In 2016, he transitioned into real estate as a Property Manager with Whittington Group Realty and also worked as an Event Coordinator. In August 2024, Dre fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Toast & Tap Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Toledo, a welcoming space for community, good food, and local musicians.

A bold visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit, Dre's magnetic presence, infectious smile, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor could light up any room. He loved music, possessed outstanding vocals, and enjoyed playing the guitar. Known for his sharp sense of style he inspired others with his confidence, creativity, resilience, generosity, and unwavering belief in himself and those he loved.

Preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Reverend Robert L. Gray, Sr.; nephews, Aaron Alger, Kyree Gray, Rayce Alonzo Winters, Anthony Krug-Overton; niece, Mianna Moore.

Aundray leaves to cherish his memory his son, Christopher Allan Gray; grandchildren Samiyah, Jayden, Kaedyn Gray, Nakya Sharpley, and Kayleb Gray; his long time companion, Emory Whittington, III; and his siblings: Dona (Kim) Burt of Atlanta, GA; Dennis McNair of Indianapolis, IN; Edgar McNair of Toledo, OH; John (Regina) Gray of Houston, TX; Robin (David) Chong of Toledo, OH; Manuel (Dr. Meredith) Gray of Indianapolis, IN; Ulysses (Melissa) Gray of Grimes, IA; Minister Anthony (Trinesia) Gray of Detroit, MI; Tammy Gray of Toledo, OH; Caroline Gray of Toledo, OH; Linda (David) Riley of Toledo, OH; Robert Gray of WI; Marquette Gray of Tampa, FL; and Tycie (Evan) Jackson of Toledo, OH; his French bulldog Diesel, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.