Jack Huizenga Gray

Jack (Huizenga) Gray, age 94, of Fort Wayne Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Jack was born on April 5,1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jacob and Jennie Huizenga. He graduated from Muskegon High School. On August 27, 1948 he married his wife of 70 years Ginny Gray in Muskegon, Michigan. Survivors include children; Kym (Kevin) Kaiser, Fort Wayne, Gary (Cynthia) Gray, of Adrian MI, Grandchildren Brandon (Therese) Bossard, Korey (Meredith) Kelley, Brad (Shallon) Gray, Doug (Valerie) Gray, and 8 great grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and sisters Angeline, Rose, and Jeanette.

Jack began his professional career as the first news anchor in local TV, at WKJG -TV, in 1953. Jack was an icon in Fort Wayne, bringing the news to everyone each weekday evening as well as hosting a morning show called “The Editor’s Desk”. Jack continued his career in radio and TV until 1970 while also serving, along with his wife Ginny, as a member of the Sheriff’s Reserve. He then began a new career with Lutheran Hospital and retired from hospital administration in 1988 as a vice president. He then began his third career with his wife as he continued on to work with his son Gary Gray and grandson Doug Gray’s company, Gray Institute. There, they set up accommodations and meeting schedules for multi day seminars held across the United States. They both served as the hosts and administrators for the seminars, traveling extensively across the country, for 25 years.

Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a distinct and commanding voice, captivating everyone with his storytelling ability. Admired by his family and community, Jack was known for his unique combination of toughness and kindness. He had a strong faith in his Lord Jesus and enjoyed listening to and singing old-time gospel songs. Jack was a generous and giving soul that blessed the lives of so many.

The service of celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 2 PM with calling one hour prior from 1 PM – 2 PM at DO McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave, (46805). Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery. Instead of sending flowers, we would encourage you to make a donation to the Peggy F Murphy Community Grief Center, www.griefshare.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.mccombandsons.com for the Gray family.