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Cyrus Gray Jr.

November 28, 1937 – May 21, 2024
Obituary of Cyrus Gray Jr.
IN THE CARE OF

Jones Funeral Home

Cyrus Gray, Jr., age 86, of Patterson, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Patterson Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at New Salem Baptist Church 1412 Cherry Street Patterson, Louisiana. Burial will follow in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Cyrus is survived by his devoted caring companion, Iris G. Butler of Patterson, Louisiana; two sons, Cyrus Gray III and Michael (Regina) Gray, both of Patterson, Louisiana; his daughter, Merita Gray of Patterson, Louisiana; two step daughters, Beverly Favors Cannon of Patterson, Louisiana and Iris A. Butler of Port Arthur, Texas; three godsons, Charles Noah Johnson, Alonzo Reels, and Jimmy "JT" Turner; a brother-in-law, Jessie Riles; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy M. Gray, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Cyrus was preceded in death his father, Cyrus Gray, Sr. and his mother, Roxie Hartman Gray; five brothers, George Williams, Sr., Dennis Williams, Sr., Joseph Williams, Willie Williams, Sr., Clarence Gray, Sr.; four sisters, Martha Elliot, Tishea Jennings, Marjorie Griffins, Katherine Conley; two former wives, Natalie Henry Gray and Delores Gray; his two step sons, Gregory Butler and Warren Butler III.

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FAMILY

Iris ButlerSignificant Other

Cyrus Gray IIISon

Michael (Regina) GraySon

Merita GrayDaughter

Beverly FavorsStep Daughter

Iris A. ButlerStep Daughter

Charles Noah JohnsonGodson

Alonzo ReelsGodson

Jimmy "JT" TurnerGodson

Cyrus Gray, Sr.Father (deceased)

Roxie Hartman GrayMother (deceased)

George Williams, Sr.Brother (deceased)

Dennis Williams, Sr.Brother (deceased)

Joseph WilliamsBrother (deceased)

Willie Williams, Sr.Brother (deceased)

Clarence Gray, Sr.Brother (deceased)

Martha ElliotSister (deceased)

Tishea JenningsSister (deceased)

Marjorie GriffinsSister (deceased)

Katherine ConleySister (deceased)

Natalie Henry GrayFormer Wife (deceased)

Delores Riles GrayFormer Wife (deceased)

Gregory ButlerStep Son (deceased)

Warren Butler IIIStep Son (deceased)

PALLBEARERS

Wayne TurnerActive Pallbearer

Kevin P. GantActive Pallbearer

Courtney GrayActive Pallbearer

Otis Welch, Jr. Active Pallbearer

Steven WilliamsActive Pallbearer

Chuchy VerdunActive Pallbearer

Cyrus Gray, III.Honorary Pallbearer

Alonzo ReelsHonorary Pallbearer

Michael GrayHonorary Pallbearer

JT TurnerHonorary Pallbearer

Larry Griffin, Sr.Honorary Pallbearer

Louis Harvey, Sr.Honorary Pallbearer

Otis Welch, Sr.Honorary Pallbearer

Baily RichardHonorary Pallbearer

Charles N. JohnsonHonorary Pallbearer

Timothy MatthewsHonorary Pallbearer

Rayfield (Rapheal) WilliamsHonorary Pallbearer

Hilliard SmithHonorary Pallbearer

Jessie RilesHonorary Pallbearer

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