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John F. Gray Jr., 71, of Derry, died Saturday October 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 21, 1953 in Latrobe a son of the late John F. and Frances Loughner Gray Sr.
John had worked in the construction business, enjoyed hunting and held memberships to; the F.O. E., the Kingston Veterans and Sportsman Club, the Greek Club and the Derry Rod & Gun Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives; Pam Gray, Nancy Louise Newhouse and Letha Whipkey.
He is survived by his daughter Linda Bixler, son John F. "Pete" Gray III, step sons; Chris and Stephen Miller, brother Larry Gray Sr., sisters; Darlene "DeeDee" Bolen, Kerrie Gray Kershaw and Debbie Franks, several grand and great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 4-7 pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry where a service will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow in the Coles Cemetery, Derry.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.