Michael Everette Gray

Michael E. Gray, age 72, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on April 5, 2026.

He was born January 24, 1954, to the late Cyril and Patsy (Stewart) Gray in Denison, IA. Michael graduated from Dunlap High School with the class of 1972.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Gray and Dean Gray.

Michael is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joyce Gray; daughter and son-in-law, Michaela & Patrick Laird; son, Shawn Gray; siblings, Cyrila Roberts (Ron), David Gray, Patty Jo Oliver (Bill), Kevin Gray (Carmen), and Damon Gray (Kim); nieces, nephews, and cousins; a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 07, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Interment is in the Minden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials in Michael's honor. One suggestion is the Midlands Humane Society - https://midlandshumanesociety.org/ways-to-give/donate-now.html