Rev. Kennedy Ray Gray

Kennedy Ray Gray was born July 29,1960 in Waynesboro, MS, to the late John Edward Gray and Cassie B. Gray Miller who both preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Pineville Missionary Baptist church where he was baptized at an early age. This experience ignited his walk with Christ, with a deep commitment to God, and led to him answering the call to the ministry. He was ordained by the late Reverend M. K. Duncan at the age of 17 years old in Waynesboro, Mississippi. God called and being an obedient servant...he answered. At one point, he pastored two churches: Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, AL, and Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Toxey, AL. In 2024, he celebrated 46 years of ministry as Pastor and Spiritual Leader at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Kennedy was a historian without even knowing it. He had a unique talent for photography and videography and through this passion, he enjoyed capturing family functions, social occasions and important events on film. He worked in the medical field as an Anesthesiology Technician at St. Dominic and Baptist Memorial Hospital, both located in Jackson, MS, until he retired. After his retirement, he continued to serve as he found joy in mentoring and serving as a role model for the students at Tonya’s Learning Center, in Waynesboro, MS. Reverend Gray believed in the scripture 2 Thessalonians 3:10 "For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." Reverend Gray was always working. He was employed as a licensed insurance agent with Dean Memorial Funeral Home for many years. He departed his life on April 8, 2024 at his residence in Waynesboro, MS, surrounded by his love ones. He leaves to cherish his memories: Three Sisters; Cassie Chambers of Buckatunna, MS; Betty Pope of Waynesboro, MS and Sonja (Richard) Charles of Glenallen, MS. Three Brothers: Rudolph (Lorene) Gray of Waynesboro, MS; John Allen (Eva) Gray of Toxey, AL and Johnny Ray Edwards of Waynesboro, MS. Two Faithful Nephews: Gregory (Kizzy) Gray of Waynesboro, MS and Randall Gray of Los Angeles, CA. One Faithful Niece: LaTonya (Jerell) Hill of Waynesboro. Five other Nephews and Two other Nieces. A host of great nieces, great nephews, one great-great niece, cousins, family and many friends that will miss him dearly.

Rev. Kennedy Ray Gray

July 29, 1960 - April 8, 2024