Michael Wayne Gray

Michael Wayne Gray, 56, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012.Mike, son of Edwin T. and Doris Justice Gray was born May 10, 1956 in Barstow, California. Mikes father was in the U. S. Marine Corps., so they traveled all over the country. He was a gifted executive chef who was honored to have cooked for many dignitaries including President Bill Clinton and the governor of California. Mike was also a talented guitarist and artist. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morris and Ruthie Justice, and Edward and Lydia Gray. Mike is survived by his parents, Edwin and Doris Gray; three brothers, Ed Jr., Mark, and Jon Gray; nine children, Jesse, Sharon, Andrea, Sean, Julian, Daniel, Steven, Emily, and Hayley; and four grandchildren, Torin, Thea, Carson, and Makai. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2630 W Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.