Michael "Mike" Gray

Michael Dean “Mike” Gray, age 51, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Paris, TN died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Florida.

He served in National Guard some before serving 20 years in the US Navy  and retired as a  First Class Petty Officer. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Palm Beach, FL.   He enjoyed playing football and baseball at a younger age.   He formerly worked as a Breath Tech for the Virginia Beach Police Dept. from 1993- 1999.

He was the son of Kenneth Gray of Paris, TN and the late Joyce Turner Gray.

He is also survived by his daughter-Lacey (Brandon) Weaver of Nashville, TN;  brother-Tracy (Debbie) Gray of Paris, TN; grandchild, Kaden Daniel Weaver; aunt, Patricia (Jerry) Norton of Buchanan, TN;  cousins, Tonya Singleton of Paris, TN and Tony Norton of Jackson, TN; nieces, Candi (Gervis) Gallimore of Paris, TN, Riley Gray of Paris, TN; nephew, Ross Gray of Paris, TN; and a great nephew, Kaine Gallimore of Paris, TN.

He was cremated in Florida.  Local arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN where visitation will be from 1 - 3 PM Sunday, December  8, 2013 with a memorial service at Ridgeway Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Sunday, December  8, 2013.

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