Jack V. Gray, lifetime fireman

Jack V. Gray, 82, of Dagsboro, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Jack was born Dec. 9, 1940, son of the late Horace Gray and the late Argresta (Bunting) Gray. He graduated from John M. Clayton High School Class of 1959. Jack had worked as a truck driver for the majority of his career at H & H Poultry, Murray Motors, Thoro-Good’s Concrete, Townsend Inc. and A.P. Croll & Son Inc.  

Jack was a lifetime member of Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company, where he faithfully served his community. He enjoyed going to the local dirt tracks and watching stock car racing at Delmar and Georgetown. Jack also loved going to car shows and going out to eat.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Gray, in 1997; and a brother, William Gray Sr. Jack is survived by his three children, Robbie K. Gray and his wife Traci of Dagsboro, Jackie G. Coulbourn of Millsboro, and Crystal L. Spicer and her husband Gregory of Georgetown; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and another great-grandchild on the way.

A private service will be held at the Dagsboro Redmen Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Jack’s name to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.  

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.