Paul Gray
May 24, 2010
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Paul Dedrick Gray, was born on April 8, 1972 in Hollywood, California and died at the age of 38, on Monday, May 24, 2010 in Urbandale, Iowa.
Paul was easy going, charismatic, enjoyed his music, cars, his fans, Starbucks and spending time with his family and friends. He loved his puppies and of course, smoking his Marlboro Reds.
He is survived by his wife, Brenna Marie Gray; his daughter, October Dedrick Gray; mother, Nancy Gray – Miller and her husband, James; brothers, Damon “Tony” Gray and his wife, Melissa, William “Jay” Matthews and his wife Lillian; nieces, Ashley and Hanna Gray; mother-in-law, Erin Alpaugh and sister-in-law Ashley Alpaugh; and his 8 brothers in Slipknot. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Anthony Gray and his grandmother, Hellen B. Westby.
He was the kind of person that really wanted everybody to always get along. He was a great husband, brother, son and friend. Paul is going to be sadly missed and the world is going to be a different place with out him!
Private Funeral Services were held Friday, May 28, 2010.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Paul Dedrick Gray Family Trust, to: Hudson, Maloney, Shindler & Anderson, P.C., 5015 Grand Ridge Dr. Suite, # 100, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, Tel: (515) 223-4567, Fax: (515) 223-8887. Trustees are, Paul’s wife, Brenna and his, brother, Tony; in loving memory of Paul Gray.
On-line condolences may be made to the family at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Breanna
10/15/2010
Family and friends of Paul Gray,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I cried when he died too, I really love SLIPKNOT and it ain't the same without Paul Gray. I know you hear about this alot but I really am sorry and know how you feel. He was a good man, kind, caring, and artist. He loved and cared about you alot from what i saw in his interviews. I really didn't knw him but, I wish i did. People think I'm weird because i love SLIPKNOT and they think girls shouldn't but i don't care. Alot of people almost died by hearing about your husband/dad/friend/brother's death at school and everybody misses him. It must be hard for you and your daughter and i'm seriously sorry. I wish you the best for you and your family.
My Condolences and Sincerely,
A major fan, Breanna.
Morgan Johnson
09/11/2010
I know its been a while since Paul's death but it seems like only yesterday. I am still grieving over such a wonderful life that left us too soon. To Brenna, Tony, and the rest of Paul's family and extended family{Sid,Joey,Chris,James,Craig,Shawn,Mick,Corey} I give my deepest condolences. I will forever miss Paul, he was a peaceful soul and he gave the best bear hugs. I am inspired by the music that he made by himself or with slipknot. The world does seem more lonely without Paul but I know that I will see him again someday. I love u Paul and may u find peace. I love you forever and always and for eternity.
Jéssica Casellas
09/06/2010
Paul, I need to thank you! I know the size of his love for us, after all,the promisse you done never become reality!
I miss you, but tears are not enough to
explain!
I love you!
MANDY JONAS
08/07/2010
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.STAY SIC PAUL GRAY!ALL HOPE IS GONE!THERE BEING NO MORE SLIPKNOT PUT A BIG BIG HOLE IN MY LIFE.THEY CANT AND WILL NEVER REPLACE YOU SLIPKNOT IS YOU.LOVE YOU #2
Nick Hachey
07/21/2010
My deepest condolences to the Gray family. I am a huge Slipknot fan and I was devastated to hear of the passing of Paul. Paul and the band of Slipknot changed my life and as well as many others.. i just wanted to say thank you Paul, for giving me the strength I needed when I listened to your music.. i'll never forget..
Haseeb Javed
07/18/2010
Paul Gray, I have never known you personally. I, however, wish that I had known you, because from what it seems, you were a great person. I wish I could write something, but I'm completely thoughtless. I don't know what to write, Paul. R.I.P. Paul. I hope you are happy with your life, wherever you are. I honestly do.
Candy
07/17/2010
Although I did not know Paul Gray, Slipknot has been with me and my daughter since 1999. I listen to them almost everyday, to get through some very tough times in life, and to just have a great day. I have been to many concerts and Slipknot has never once disappointed. They have and always will be among the VERY BEST. Sweat and Blood have been put into each show. I have always been a lover of the bass and sadly the loss of Paul has shaken me and my family also. Slipknot and Paul will never be forgotten. I can only hope that Mrs. Gray, their daughter October, their family, friends, and all the brothers of Slipknot will know that we all offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of Paul. Lost, but never forgotten. Their are no words that can ease their pain. I can only hope for strength to carry on. May you forever rest in peace Mr. Paul Gray...
Becky K
06/17/2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Paul personally but he and his music saved my life. I will forever be grateful. God Bless you all.
Korry Burkhead
06/14/2010
My heart and prayers go out for you, his friends and family. His memory will live on brightly.
Scott Smith
06/08/2010
Hi all,
My condolences to the Gray family and to the loss of a great person and musician who the whole world is going to sadly miss.
His work will always carry on through Slipknot and the fans that made him what he was. I myself have cried and shed tears along with I don't know how many others over his passing, an I hope the gray family and Slipknot can both find the strength to carry on and wish them all the best in the future.
Thanks Paul... youve helped me through alot of the hard times in my life with music, and for that i forever thank you. Will always remember who you are...
Regards
Scott
Nick A.
06/08/2010
This seems like the Kurt Cobain of the 21st century. He wasn't only a good musician. But from what I saw he was a nice and decent guy. It's heartbreaking. His death really got to me.
Liz (27) & Eddie Beesley(40)
06/07/2010
Man, what do you say here? We are fans from Pa. We were fortunate to see the band for the first time in Burkettstown at the metal mayhem fest in 2008. We didn't really have the funds but you live once. I am a musician, therefore every time I hear of a member of a band passing, I truly feel I have lost a relative. We are huge fans of the band. When Dime passed I lost a brother, I got the news & I dropped the phone & cried. At this point, with Paul, we are still in shock. She called me at work to tell me & my chin dropped. She was holding back tears I could hear it. I have a lot of respect for each member of this band. Paul got my attention when he said he had never played bass, he just said he did, lol. He also said he's not that great at it. But hey man you lived a dream, guys like me only dream of. I play guitar, I'm not that good either, but did make it in a band for 2 yrs. Still not that good either, not one lesson in my life. But, something Paul said in that interview that reminded him of me, he did it for the music! Which is the same reason I play. I love my music, my genre.The guys in my band were so bent on getting that damn contract! I love to play! I could be in a bar band the rest of my life & work 9-5 weekly & be happy. I believe Paul was the same, as long as I'm playing & making ppl happy, I could care less about a contract or label. Paul, my brother in musicianship, we raise our horns up to you, have a Blacktooth Grin with Dime & shredd the after life! We love you man, rock on! (horns)
Iliana
06/06/2010
Paul you will never be forgotten. You will always be in your fans heart, and this is the way to keep you alive for ever. We love you. My thoughts are with his family, slipknot brothers, and friends. R.I.P
Sharon Fischer
06/06/2010
My heart is very sad & no words can truly express what a huge loss this is . I never got to meet Paul , but you can just sense the love he had for everyone around him. The world will never be the same & neither will the slipknot world. We loved Paul so much & he was an amazing musician & always gave his all in every SK performance & he loved his fans so much. Paul my brother maggot you where like a member of my own family & I will miss you forever. I will always keep you in my heart .
To Brenna ,Baby Girl October, the Gray family & Corey, Joey , Mick, James, Craig, Chris, Shawn & Sid. My heart felt condolences on your loss . I know he is watching over all of you . We will all continue to keep his spirit alive & his daughter October would be so proud.
R.I.P Paul
Love & respect
Sharon
AKA Corey08
OT9
Liz (27) & Eddie Beesley
06/07/2010
Man, what do you say here? We are fans from Pa. We were fortunate to see the band for the first time in Burkettstown at the metal mayhem fest in 2008. We didn't really have the funds but you live once. I am a musician, therefore every time I hear of a member of a band passing, I truly feel I have lost a relative. We are huge fans of the band. When Dime passed I lost a brother, I got the news & I dropped the phone & cried. At this point, with Paul, we are still in shock. She called me at work to tell me & my chin dropped. She was holding back tears I could hear it. I have a lot of respect for each member of this band. Paul got my attention when he said he had never played bass, he just said he did, lol. He also said he's not that great at it. But hey man you lived a dream, guys like me only dream of. I play guitar, I'm not that good either, but did make it in a band for 2 yrs. Still not that good either, not one lesson in my life. But, something Paul said in that interview that reminded him of me, he did it for the music!