Charles Lucien Gray III
April 19, 1947 ~ March 29, 2010
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Gray, III, Charles Lucien, 62, former owner of Grays Sporting Goods and parts manufacturer for Cessna Aircraft, went on a permanent hunting and fishing trip, Monday, March 29, 2010. Thanks to his father, Dr. Charles Lucien Gray II for teaching him and his siblings the love of outdoors and for allowing him to go to Sanborn Western Camp in Colorado in his youth. The Memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at St. James Episcopal Church. Lucien was born April 19, 1947 in Topeka, KS to Lucien and Katherine Gray. He graduated from East High School in 1965. Preceded in death by mother, Katherine Gray. Survivors: father, C. Lucien Gray MD; sister, Dorothy Gray of Wichita; brothers, Mark Gray of Overland Park, KS and John Gray of Paola, KS; nephews, Will Nixon of Taiwan and John Gray of Overland Park, KS; nieces, Kate Reinkemeyer of Columbia, MO, Jessica Gray of Chicago and Stephanie Gray of Denver; great-niece, Emma Reinkemeyer. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Sanborn Western Camps, P.O. Box 167, Florissant, CO, 80816. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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I was so very saddened to hear of Lucian’s passing. I was his neighbor, down the street from him. Two summers ago, there was a terrible storm and his dog got out and was wandering the street, terrified, during the storm. Lucian wasn’t home, so I took his dog in and dried him off and let his dog play with ours after leaving him a message that his dog was safe. That same storm dropped a huge limb on our front yard and demolished a section of our picket fence. Lucian came home, got our message and picked up his dog with thanks. A couple of days later, I came home to find him working in unbearable heat, cutting up that tree limb that had demolished our fence and hauling the wood away. He said, ‘You took care of my dog, so I’m clearing this mess away for you.’ I kept telling him it was kind, but not necessary and offering him bottled water as it was blistering hot, but he just kept working. I was so grateful and touched, it brought tears to my eyes. That was the kind of man I knew him to be, just silently doing good works and kind things for others, always with a smile and a wave to share. Our street will never be the same without him. The Tribue Family – 711 S. Spruce
Words come hard at this time,but I know this. I will miss lucien, or as we in Jones Guide Service affectionately called him, Blow, terribly. We had so many fun times hunting, fishing, hanging out, whatever.Trips to Branson,the Ranch,Marion Lake.shooting sporting clays.He loved the outdoors and I loved sharing that with him.He will always be in my thoughts. Dan Waller
It was a trmendous honor to know Lucien and to spend many days of dove hunting with him. I certainly enjoyed our friendship and he will be missed greatly.
Very sorry for your loss. I hope your memories comfort you in this sad time. He will be missed dearly by many.
With the loss of you there will be no one to call me ‘Sumo’ as you have my entire life. You have no idea how much I will miss you. You have always been such a big part of my life. I love you Uncle Louie. Love, Sumo
Will sure miss him around the old mud puddle dove hunting. Had alot of fun knowing him and hunting with him. He will be missed.
Old Friend, I know you’re happy today free from this world and with your mom again at last… Love to My Pal, DA