Walter Jerry Gray

Walter Jerry Gray, 77, of Crete, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Manteno Veterans’ Home. He was born February 19, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Priscilla (Botimer). He married Carol Denise Evrard in Battle Creek, Michigan. Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy, a graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an engineering degree, and a volunteer at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. Walter enjoyed model trains and ships, being a devoted grandfather and spoiling his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Carol Denise Gray; sons, Michael Gray and Mark Gray; daughters, Robin (David) McDermott and Kimberly (Scott MacKenzie) Lane; 7 grandchildren. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Gray and Priscilla (Botmier) Grover; granddaughter, Lauren (MacKenizie) Thompson. Funeral services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Parkinson’s Research Foundation