In loving memory of

James Henry Gray
October 13, 1958 - March 21, 2011

James Henry Gray, 52, of Keokuk, died at 10:50 PM, Monday, March 21, 2011 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

James was born October 13, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Henry and Juanita Trugagos Gray. He married Susan Burchett on April 28, 2006 in Talladega, Alabama. She survives.

He was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and was employed with Henninges Automotive as a supervisor. He was a member of ABATE of Iowa and Harley Davidson "Hog". He loved riding his motorcycle, traveling and camping. The past three years James and Susan spent Decembers in Florida. He enjoyed and was a big fan of NASCAR racing and the St. Louis Cardinals. But most of all he loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and family,

He is survived by his wife, Susan, of Keokuk; his parents, Henry and Juanita Gray of Wayland, Missouri; three children, Heather LaFrenz and her husband T.J, Tiffany Bigelow and her fiancé Mike Simpson and Jason Hall and his wife Jamie, all of Keokuk; a brother, Patrick Gray and his wife Julie of Carroll, Iowa; a sister, Vicki Ames of Keokuk; four grandchildren, Harley LaFrenz, Gunnir Bigelow, Ansun Bigelow and Jason Hall, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Jill Seabold and her husband Bill and their three children, Ryan, Andrew and Jordan of Keokuk, Jacob Ames and his children Kayden and Logan of Keokuk, Matthew Ames and his wife Ashley and their two children, Kenadi and Kali of Keokuk, and Blake and Evan Gray of Carroll, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Jennie Trugagos and Guerdon and Mathilda Gray; and his father-in-law, Gary Burchett.

Tributes

LuAnn (Rader) Godfrey wrote on Mar 25, 2011:

"Henry, Juanita, Vicki and Pat and family I am so sorry to hear about Jim it is still so hard to believe. There was that one picture of him by himself of the older pictures of him of the way I remember him, wow that was a long time ago!"

LuAnn Godfrey wrote on Mar 25, 2011:

"Susie and family so sorry for your loss I know you will miss him very much! Friends Always, LuAnn (Rader) Godfrey"

Marsha Anderson wrote on Mar 25, 2011:

"Jim was a true friend for many years, loved his oreo cookies and always had a smile when talking about grandchildren."

Damon & Peggy Azinger wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"Henry & Juanita...We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family........Damon & Peggy Azinger"

Rodger Dresden wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"I had known Jim a long time. We bowled together, worked together and played softball together. He always had a great time no matter what he was doing. He will be missed by many."

Gary & Marlene Wittrock wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"Henry & Juanita; Pat & Julie,Blake & Evan; Vicki & family; and Susan & family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Over time, my all the wonderful memories ease the pain of your loss. Gary & Marlene Wittrock & family"

Mel & Bonnie Hayden wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"We were sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May your dear memories ease the pain in your heart."

Steve Breitenstein wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"Henry, Juanita, Vicki and Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Goodbye my old friend."

Diana Pennington wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"I sure will miss seeing Jim at work. Such a good guy always there to help. He always seem to have such a gentle spirit, and smiled through everything. May God be with his family and comfort you all during this time."

mike & lori conover wrote on Mar 24, 2011:

"Jim was a great guy and will be missed very much by everyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family through this difficult time may God be with you. Mike & Lori Conover"

Jenny Graham Karr wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"It is sad to hear of Jim's passing. I went to high school with both Jim and Pat and have alot of high school memories of Jim. I want to send my thoughts and prayers to the family, May Jim be in peace and with God."

Andy l wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"So sorry to here of Jim's passing, will always have a lot of good memories of us all growing up,he will be missed deeply, will be in my thoughts and prayers. "

VICKIE DILL wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"My sincere sympathy to Jim's family. Jim was a wonderful guy, always nice to everyone. He loved taking pictures. He took pictures of our coed team while I in turn took pictures when he played for the men's team. He will be deeply missed. "

Doyle Holsted wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"My sincere sympathy to your family. Knew Jim some years ago @ Sheller-Globe. "

Bill Lobberecht wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"I am very saddened to hear about Jims passing. You have my deepest condolence in your time of need. I will pray for him and you that you will be able to get through this. I know what a shock it must be. "

Tina Ellefritz wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"Our prayers are with the family during your loss. Robert and Tina Ellefritz and Family-Augusta,Il."

Linda Honold wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"Julie, just a note to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers and that I'll be thinking of you. Linda"

Connie Marshall wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"Jim was an awesome boss... he made work an easier place to be. My sympathy to the entire family!"

Angela Callison wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"work was always alot more fun when Jim was my supervisor, he made things fun with his upbeat attitude and that wonderful smile he always had. I don't think I ever saw him mad...just full of life and happy. I will never forget him. Rest in peace Jimmy"

Pam Byrne wrote on Mar 23, 2011:

"Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.Jim was a great foreman and a good friend.He will be missed."