Jerry Duane Gray's Obituary
Jerry Duane Gray, 82, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Albemarle Wesleyan Church, with Pastor James Valk officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., prior to the service.
Born on May 17, 1943, in Michigan, Jerry was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Gray.
Jerry is lovingly survived by his daughter, Audra Eury (Mark) of New London; grandchildren, Brittany Eury (Luke) and Shane Eury (Heather); great-grandchildren, Hunter Tredway, Karley Harkey (Clay), Brendan Edwards, McKenzie Tredway, Connor Tredway, Paisley Tredway, and Brandon Eury; and great-great-grandchild, Ember. He is also survived by his devoted canine companion, Zoe, who brought him great comfort and companionship.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Gray; his sister, Cheryl Lemmond; and his longtime companion, Hilda Jenkins.
Jerry was a devoted father and grandfather who was deeply involved in his grandchildren’s lives. He was very proud of his service in the Air Force. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, he was a true jokester who never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. A jack of all trades, Jerry had a passion for woodworking and took pride in his ability to fix or build just about anything. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and cherished his trips to the beach. Always optimistic, he saw the good in everyone and faced life with happiness and a stubborn independence that defined his character.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to Jerry’s friends at Uwharrie Trails Senior Apartments for the love, friendship, and support they shared with him over the years.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care is honorably serving the Gray family.
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