Joseph Ivan Gray

December 17, 2020

Joseph Ivan Gray

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Joseph I. Gray, age 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School in 1962. He attended Drake University for a time, and graduated from AIB with an accounting degree. He worked in various office and accounting positions during his working years, retiring in 2017.

Joe enjoyed gambling and playing golf. In his younger years, he was president of Highland Park Little League and enjoyed coaching the teams over the years. He was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeyes fan and liked watching the New York Yankees.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Peggy Gray; daughter, Kim Hairston; step-daughter, Pennee (Glen) Tracey; sister, Elaine Pierce; daughter-in-law, Ann Howser; 12 grandchildren, Christina, Jessica, Angela, Cody, Andrea, Christopher, Anthony, Nathan, Amber, Bryan, Morgan, and Kyr; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elva Ogren; son, Todd Gray; step-son, Bryan Howser; and his grandsons, DeVonte and Malachi Swanks.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Joseph Ivan Gray.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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