David James Gray

David James Gray was born July 5, 1957 in Lawton, Oklahoma to John and Lydia (Silva) Gray. The family moved to Stockton, California, where David grew up, and attended St. Luke grade school, and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1975. Following high school, David obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from San Diego State University. While growing up in California, David enjoyed rebuilding cars, racing, skiing, fishing, camping, and motorcycles. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1982, and became an Officer after completing his Officer Candidate School training. He was awarded Sea Service Deployment, and the Navy Achievement Medal, and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1987 holding the rank of Captain. David married Charlotte Miller on January 18, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple have been blessed with five children: Monique, Andrew, Colin, Lauren, and Connor. The family lived in Southern California for several years before relocating to Omaha four years ago. David worked as a controller for Albertson’s Groceries. He loved taking long drives in his Porsche, and spent his free time rebuilding cars, motorcycles, and computers. David was a big fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49’ers. He was a very loyal and dedicated husband and father who cherished his family and friends. He was fond of saying, “believe in actions, not works”, and he will be remembered as a brave, determined, loyal, wise and honorable man. David died on July 31, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 57 years and 26 days. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lydia, brother John Gray, and sister Karen Gray. David is survived by his wife Charlotte, daughters: Lauren and her husband Alex Boll, and Monique Gray, sons: Andrew Gray and Colin Gray, grandson Connor Gray, sisters: Kathleen Gray and Julie DeHart, and numerous nieces and nephews. David J. Gray, age 57, of Omaha, died 7/31/14. Preceded in death by parents John & Lydia Gray, brother John, and sister Karen. Survived by wife Charlotte, daughters: Lauren, and husband Alex Boll, Monique Gray, sons: Andrew and Colin Gray, grandson Connor Gray, sisters: Kathleen Gray and Julie DeHart, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service 4 PM Tuesday (8/5) with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment.

David James Gray

July 5, 1957 - July 31, 2014