F. Dale Gray

F. Dale Gray, Jr., age 82, of Warren, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Heritage Pointe, Warren, IN.  

Dale was born on December 22, 1941, in Andrews, IN, to the late Forrest Dale Gray Sr. and Marie Anna Kinsey.  He married Diana Ludwig on January 19, 1960.  She survives in Warren, IN.

Dale graduated from Andrews High School in 1959.  He served in the Navy Reserves for 25 ½ years.  He worked for Majestic, where he retired after 23 ½ years. Dale was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Fire Association (I.V.F.A.) and he served as Fire Chief in Andrews for over 25 years.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jeffrey (Sue) Gray, Andrews, IN, Steven (Cindy) Gray, Huntington, IN and Scott Gray, Andrews, IN.; two daughters, Shelly (Mike) Piqune, Warren, IN, and Sandy (Neil) Brooks, Huntington, IN. A former daughter-in-law, Cathy Johnson, Andrews, IN., one sister, Wilma Leonhardt, Lagro, IN., and eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Calling will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Applegate Chapel, Heritage Pointe, Warren, IN from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a service following with Rev. Gerald Moreland.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Andrews, IN, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Cancer Services of Huntington County or H.A.T. in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, 46750.

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