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
Robin Howard
03/29/2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this very difficult time. May you rest in peace Buddy. God bless
Heidi Eklund
03/28/2015
Buddy you were a great person with such a big heart and a very good sense of humor. You always knew how to make people laugh and made friends everywhere you went. Everyone you knew is going to miss you so much because you touched lives of many. You were a great uncle, father, brother, grandpa and friend. My heart goes out to all of those who are affected by this unexpected heart ache. Let Buddy's soul live on thru all who loved him. You are now in heaven with all your loved ones who were taken to such a lovely place, heaven! You will TRUELY be missed by everyone. You were a very special man uncle Buddy and you will never be forgotten. We all love you. For now, rest in peace. Ride on Uncle!!
Ray, Dixie and Tucker
03/28/2015
What more can we say Bud? I hear horror stories of how some get along with their neighbors, and will never understand that senselessness , we had a Golden Queen at the old house for a neighbor, and a Legend here at this house for a neighbor. We all will miss you Bud, possibly Priscella the most , say Hi to the folks for me, we will watch over the kids. The cherries from my tree will never taste as sweet. Thank you for being our friend
Bret Strable
03/28/2015
I've known grandpa buddy as a very humorous man and he is a very good man. I miss grandpa buddy and know he misses me back. I love him sooooo much. He is in a very good place right now and I was hoping he would come home instead he passed early this morning and he is in very good hands.
Deb Bright Keller
03/28/2015
Buddy, you were a great friend and I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace my friend.
Dylan Strable
03/28/2015
Grandpa Buddy was the best grandpa I can remember having. I know I have only known him for 5 years but he was the most funny and you could've counted on him for anything. He could have been a pain in the butt at times but he was always and still here for us. I used to stay in his room all day and watch old western movies with him. He tried to do everything he wanted to help us not get in trouble. He used make jokes about how me and him hung out quite a bit.
Brandy Gray
03/28/2015
Dear Dad,
Words can't describe all of thee emotions and feelings that I am going through on this day. It was very unexpected and I keep trying to find the happiness inside for you knowing that you are now in heaven. I know that you are here by my side and I can feel you all around me. I just want to thank you dad for everything that you did for me and for loving me so unconditionally and never seeing my faults and never once have judged. You are and always will be the best man here on earth and I know God had to give u the biggest golden wings. I love u 2 the moon and back.
Love always your daughter
BRANDY