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DATE: Friday, January 19, 1996               TAG: 9601190532
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RAYMOND E. GRAY

Raymond Elmo Gray, 60, died Jan. 18, 1996, in Louise Obici Hospital.

Mr. Gray was a native of Southampton County and was the son of the late Bennie Charles and Minnie Story Gray. He was an Army veteran and a construction worker.

Survivors include a sister, Carolyn G. Jernigan of Chesapeake; two brothers, Bennie Charles ``B.C.'' Gray Jr. of Courtland and Bobby Gray of Carrsville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, by the Rev. Dr. Gary Powell. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.

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