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Joseph Gray Obituary

On Friday March 2, 2018, at the rightful age of 63, Joseph Gray Sr. adhered to the call by our Heavenly Father. "For his anger is but for a moment but his favor is for a lifetime and in his favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5. Joseph leaves to cherish three children Katina Gray Dixon (Bobby) Katosha Gray & Joseph Gray Jr.; six grandchildren Tyrak, Kristian & Germia Gray, and Keldrick, Kennede & Kelly Jr. Thomas; five sisters Lula Jarvis, Deaser Ike, Louella Jones, Mary Foster, Luebirda Hamilton (Alphonse). A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and a Loving Dog Bruno. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Nathan Sr.and Nell Louise Gray; three Brothers Saul, Nathan and Gene Gray. Services will be held Friday, March 9, 2018, at First Alpine Baptist Church, 1855 Chestnut St., Baton Rouge, La. The viewing will be March 9, 2018 @ 9:00am until Services at 11:00am. Carney-Mackey in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2018.
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TO THE GRAY FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS... I MET MR GRAY ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, HE ALWAYS HAD THAT SMILE, HE ALWAYS JOKE AROUND AND HE WAS JUST A NICE SWEET AND KIND MAN EVERYTIME I SEEN HIM. I'M GONE TRULY MISS SEEING HIS FACE HERE AT THE NBR CLINIC. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.GOD NEEDED HIM MORE NO MORE SUFFERING, NO MORE PAIN IN THIS OLD WICKED WORLD...SLEEP ON AND TAKE YOUR REST.

SONYA P

March 20, 2018

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY !

LINDA STONE

March 9, 2018

I love you Joe Black. You will truly be missed. I am praying for the faily, you all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. RIH Joe Black

Cherita Wilson

March 9, 2018

We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your love one: Joe Black. He will surely be missed. Our deepest condolences to you and the family.

Sister Phillips

March 9, 2018

To: The Family Of Joe Black
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die". (Ecclesiasters 3:1-2)

Mrs. Francis Bell Johnson & Family

March 8, 2018

Sorry to hear about Joe Black, family please know that Jesus will comfort you in your time of sorrow

Diana Cox

March 8, 2018

I give my deepest sympathy to you Katosha,and the Gray Family. May GOD strengthen your heart. Katina Johnson-Louis

March 8, 2018

HOLD YOUR HEAD UP FAMILY WE"LL MISS JOE BLACK HIS GARDEN'DOG MOUTH HIS FRIENDLESSEN HELPING OTHERS HE"S MISSED GOD GET THE GLORYANOTHER ANGEL

malcolm hall

March 8, 2018

I was devastated to learn of the sudden loss of "Joe Black." He was one of a kind and will truly be missed! I am especially praying for his children, his sisters, and all of the family.

Kim Bell-Andrews

March 8, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

christine hall

March 8, 2018

Our prayers are with you at this time for the loss of your dear family member. ( Joe black
Will be missed. Mr and Mrs Freddie Burrell

Louella Burrell

March 8, 2018

Sorry for your loss prayers for the Gray family

Emily L. MATEN

March 7, 2018

Katina My Lil Sweet Friend You Are In My Prayers! Be Encourage Hunni God Doesn't Make Any Mistakes & Cherish the Memories You Have Of Your Dad & as Time Pass The Pain Will Get Easier To Live With!!!
My Sincere Condolences!!!

Evelyn Modica

March 7, 2018

With Deepest Sympathy

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Sherri Dyson

March 7, 2018

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