Buddy Gray
March 28, 2015
Buddy Lee Gray
Des Moines
Buddy Lee Gray passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice. Buddy was born August 30, 1953 in Iowa City, Iowa, one of eight siblings. He was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and had a passion for the outdoors. He loved spending time camping, fishing and hunting. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Brandy Gray (Fred) and Cory Gray (Alaina) and his grandchildren, Marissa, Nicholas, Bailey, Dylan, Bret and Nevara. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Vandermark and his brother, Daniel Gray.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Norwoodville Baptist Church, 4690 NE 29th St., Des Moines. Family will begin greeting guests at 1:00 p.m. with memorial service to start at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
wendy-gray-sweat
04/14/2015
??I'm gonna really miss you Bud Don't remember the last time I told you,but I love you!See you in heaven on a Harley.
John Hamilton
04/01/2015
I hadn't seen Buddy since grade school. But his friendship stayed with me all these years. May GOD bless your family at this time.
randycool6@yahoo.com
04/01/2015
Buddy, you were a great friend and I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Louie
04/01/2015
Our family was together quite enmeshed by our mothers going out together most of my childhood. I loved all of the
Grays like they were brothers and sisters we were together that much. Buddy you know I love you, and I am so looking forward to see you in Heaven.
Rusty Jane Beebe
03/31/2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers for Your Friends and Family, Buddy!
Nevara Gray
03/31/2015
For all the times we went to bass pro and went for lunch none of it was as fun as just being with you. Grandpa you were the best, you allowed me to have fun and enjoy some of the best times together, I will never forget you.
Like you always told me I love you to the moon and back, well now I'm gonna say I love to heaven and back.
Wanda Clover
03/31/2015
I would like to express my condolences for the family. I knew Buddy from Caseys when he hung out there. He always had a smile on his face. rest in peace Buddy you will be missed
Dan Loving
03/31/2015
Please accept our families sympathies to you for your terrible loss.Buddy was a good and kind person and will surely be missed by all.
The Loving Families
Linda Page Steele
03/31/2015
Our family would like to express our most sincere condolences for the family of Buddy. Many fond memories growing up with the Gray kids. Take comfort in knowing you have another angel watching over you. Rest in Peace Buddy.
Becky Snyder
03/31/2015
Prayers to u all. May God keep u close at this time of need. God bless
Sheryl Leydens
03/31/2015
Caseys will never be the same. I look for you every time I stop in there knowing if your there a smile is waiting for me. May God hold your family tight. Love ya!!
chris kozeliski
03/30/2015
prayers for your family buddy, I know they will miss u a whole bunch.
Karen Mason Williams
03/30/2015
I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I remember him as kids, especially when his family lived across the street from us on 29th for a while. Sympathy for all of his family. It sounds like he was a wonderful person.
Marissa Rae
03/29/2015
if someone was to ask me who I felt was the strongest man with the kindest heart I think everyone would agree that one person would be Grandpa Buddy. I regret not being able to see you all the time but that didn't take away how much I love you. You're in a better place now and no longer suffering. You've always been such a free spirit and now youre watching over us. You will be greatly missed but this is not goodbye, but see ya. We will be reunited one day. I love you to the moon and back grandpa Buddy.
Sandra McLean
03/29/2015
Dear Buddy, I sure am sad you left us so soon. I almost made it home to see you again. I regret that we let miles, time and life stop us from spending time with each other. You will always be inside my heart, right beside Danny, mom, dad, and the rest of our gang up there. I know God blessed me with six brothers and one sister. I have always been thankful of that. I'm glad you have found peace now and one day will see you again. Love your sister Sam. P.S. and John, he also says he loves you and goodbye as well. You will be greatly missed. Love Sam.