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"George Emmett Gray, 84, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022 after a month long battle.Born in Norfolk, VA on July 31, 1937, he was the son of the late Linwood and Mary Gray. After serving honorably in the United States Air Force, he worked over 40 years before retiring from MMM Design Group. He was a long standing member of First United Methodist Church, an avid sports fan who loved softball, Nascar, and The Washington Redskins.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rebecca, Linwood, Jr. (Buddy), Marjorie (Ann), Kathryn, and Gertrude, and two grandsons, Joshua Reddy and Chuck McCormick. Left to cherish his memory: long time companion, Mayre Pritchard, of 30 years; two daughters, Karen Barr and Kelly Gay (Don); grandchildren, Jennifer Voytilla, Patrick McCormick, and Marie McCormick; great-grandchildren, James and Oliver; numerous nieces and nephews; and many thanks to his extended family for accepting him as one of their own: Stanley Pritchard, Jonathan (Kristie), Sean (Steph Lu), the Whedbees, and the Bittners.The memorial service will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the service next door at the Bayside Masonic Lodge.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com."
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