Obituary of Christian B Gray

Christian B. Gray, age 69, died on September 3, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family. Chris was born on April 25, 1948, in Middletown, NY to the late Virgil and Ann Gray and was married to Michele Gray (D'Annunzio). Chris went to Manchester Regional High School in New Jersey. He spent 33 years working for Kennametal, Inc. in Global Sales and Marketing prior to joining Supply Point Systems, in Cary, NC in 2011. On February 9, 1969, Chris married the love of his life and best friend Michele Gray whom he met on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore when he was 15 years old. Survivors include Christian's wife Michele; daughters Marlo Erin Gray Durham and son in law Kenneth Durham, and Christa Gray and son in law Robert Yackel. Grandchildren Christian Anthony and Lexi Mae. In addition to his parents, Chris was preceded in death by his brother Timothy Gray. Chris was an amazing man who lived for his Family. To know him was a privilege. He made his family proud beyond words. People often said "his reputation precedes him". He simply touched the lives of anyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. His love, memory, and legacy will live on forever in all who knew him. The Gray family will receive family and friends for a visitation on Friday September 8, 2017 at St. Andrews the Apostle, Apex NC from 10AM to 11AM. Funeral mass will be held at 11AM at the church. Donations can be made to the V Foundation, UNC LinebergerCancer Research Center or UNC Hospice. The Gray family is under the care of Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill. Online condolences may be submitted at walkersfuneralservice.com, select obituaries.