, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 10 2017 at his winter home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on May 23, 1928 to Forest Lee and Ersie Lucille (Schultz) Gray in Wallace, Indiana.
Donald graduated in 1946 from Waynetown High School, and was a Korean Era Veteran, drafted into the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division, The Screaming Eagles. He married the love of his life and partner in every way, Muriel L. Suiters, on November 6, 1954. Donald was self-employed for years in the automated feeding systems business, working with and for the farming community.
Our father was a strong, independent, and loving man, our best critic, but strong supporter, and the “happiest and kindest grouch” that will be missed by all who survive him: his children, Cheryl (James) Skaggs, Denise (John) McDonald, Gary (Christine) Gray, Jayne (John) Gribble, and Ritch (Sharyl) Gray; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel; son, Bruce Allen; grandsons, Michael R. and Tony; and brothers, Dale Gray and Paul Gray.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with visitation from 11:00 am to the time of service. Pastor Jimmy Gilbert will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your favorite charity in his honor.
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