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Thomas GRAY Obituary

GRAY Thomas I. Thomas I. Gray, age 90, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in his home. He was born March 23, 1919, in Toledo to John W. and Cora Gray. Tom was veteran of the US Army during World War II where he was a private with Company E 506th Parachute Infantry 101st. Airborne Division. After the war he joined the Toledo Police Department where he was a police officer for 32 years retiring in 1979 with the rank of Lieutenant. An avid bowler, fisherman and hunter, he was a 60 year member of the Barton Smith Lodge F. & A.M., a 50 plus year member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and a member of the American Legion and Riverview Yacht Club. Preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothyann and son, David, he is survived by his wife, Emmajo; children, Tom (Ann) Gray, Lynn (Margie) Gray, David Pulley and Angela Pulley; grandchildren, Mike, Catherine, David, Eric, Lynee, Julie and Connie and great-grand children. Friends may call at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) on Sunday from 4-8 PM where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Interment Toledo Memorial Park. Barton Smith Lodge will conduct services at 7 PM Sunday in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Dec. 25, 2009.

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Sharon Tobian

December 30, 2009

Dear Emmajo:
Tom was the most fair human being I have ever met. He was considerate and kind. often under very trying circumstances.
I am blessed to have known him.

Sharon Gray Tobian

December 28, 2009

Dear Emmajo,
I can tell you that your late husband was an absolute pleasure to know and to work with. I shared a love for the outdoors with him and was assigned to the detective bureau also. Although I worked another squad, I talked with him a lot. He was a "Fire on Wheels" Police Officer and you didn't want to get in his way. I always respected him. He let you know right away where you stood with him. No punches held.

I didn't realize in all the years I knew him that he was a former "101st Airborne". He is truly a Hero to many. I will miss him.

Bob Poiry, TPD, retired

Joe Haines

December 27, 2009

Dear Emmajo: Janet and I send our deepest sympathy. I had the privledge of working under Tom for six years on the Auto Squad until my promotion and enjoyed our relationship at River View Yacht Club. I am sorry I cannot attend the funeral service since we live in Florida. He is in our prayers.

December 26, 2009

Dear Emmajo and family...Joel and I were saddened to hear about Tom. He was such a great neighbor to us and was always sharing his knowledge along with his vegetables from his garden. I will really miss his visits riding over on his John Deere to say hi. This spring just won't be the same without him..We're going to miss him. I wish everyone could have a neighbor like him.
Joel and Marge Sanchez

December 26, 2009

I wish to extend my sympathy to Emmajo and family during this sad time. You all are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Pam Reithmeier

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