Larry Quinn

Gray

With deep love and fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Larry Gray, who was born in Mendenhall, Mississippi on March 12, 1954. A devoted family man, Larry spent his life protecting, providing for, and bringing joy to those he loved. His quick humor, steady compassion, and generous heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him — he truly never met a stranger and welcomed people as they were.

Larry treasured family above all. He remembered his grandparents, S.T. and Maeosia Hayes, with special affection. In the early 1960s he moved with his mother and step-father, Johnnie Smith to Toledo, Ohio, where he attended Scott High School. Larry built a lifetime of love with his wife of 53 years, Margaret (Bridges) Gray. Together they raised three daughters: Felicia, Trina, and Theresa.

A proud and hardworking man, Larry spent 17 years at Jennison-Wright, beginning as a forklift driver and later serving as a supervisor. He then dedicated 19 years to AK Steel as an in-welder and team lead. Beyond his work, Larry gave back to his community as a softball coach and mentor, encouraging others to be their best and always offering support and guidance.

He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Gray; three daughters: Felicia (Troy) Montgomery, Trina (Arelious) McCormick and Theresa Gray; Vera Bridges, like a daughter who he loved; Two brothers: James (Glenda) Gray and Erric Anothony (Sharon) Walker; Five sisters: Laura (Vincent) Smith-Jones, Cassandra (Dartanian) Price, Ethel "Red" Hayes, Jacqueline Smith and Laster Norwood; two granddaughters: Terriana Calhan and Ayana McCormick; and his host of special nieces and nephews.

Larry was greeted in Heaven by his parents, John Gray, Ora Bell Smith and step-father, Johnnie Smith, and siblings Kevin Smith and Linda Smith.

"The Lord is the light of my salvation; of whom shall I be afraid?" — Psalm 27:1