Paul Gray
May 24, 2010
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
Florencia Barrios
06/02/2010
My heart is with Brenna, October, the rest of the Gray family and of course,
his brothers in Slipknot.
Although I do not personally knew Paul, he was one of the biggest inspirations in my life along with the rest of Slipknot.
Slipknot it's not just a band for me, it's a way of life! and now a little piece of my life has gone.. I'm completely heartbroken.
I do not know what else to say..
Paul rest in peace, you deserve it.
I love you and I'll miss you, I guess we'll meet up there buddy!
Charley Olsen
06/01/2010
There is so much I want to say but will try and keep it short.
As many, many others have said, you have been such an inspiration to me and you shall be greatly missed throughout the world over.
Your work ethic, music, live performance and much more inspired me to become a musician and that plays such an important part in my life that I cannot thank you enough.
I only had the pleasure of meeting you once, but it became very clear to me in that short time how much of an incredible person you are. You seemed very humble, down to earth and quite happy to talk with fans which is not so commonplace within alot of the 'bigger' bands today. This is what made me feel not just a fan, but something a whole lot more... part of a family.
My condolences go out to Brenna, Tony, the Slipknot guys and the rest of Pauls family.
You made the world a better place and your legacy will live on forever.
Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Much love,
Charley
Angus Westgarth
06/01/2010
You will be dearly missed Paul, RIP my deepest sympathies to family and friends
Fly free
Sheri Jankowski
06/01/2010
Words cannot express how much sadness I feel for everyone in your family. Paul will be sadly missed in the maggot community all over the world. My deepest condolences to Brenna and the Gray family. I'm glad to hear you were able to say your goodbyes in a private service. Paul is with the angels now...RIP Paul...
Sheri Jankowski AKA "leestoots"
Phoenix Arizona
gazjones
06/01/2010
R.I.P. Paul Gray you'll be missed by millions your legacy will live on through every single one of your maggots! - can't believe hes gone, all my love and support to his wife, daughter, parents, brother, slipknot brothers and everyone who has ever had the fortune of meeting the great man.
Maggot for life!
ed van dam
06/01/2010
Paul , thank you for your music,metal will never be the same without you .
I will remember you for the rest of my life.
Rest in peace dear paul
Grant L.
06/01/2010
We talked when you were at Voliminal NYC... ill never forget what you told me.. miss you Paul..
Dee J Varella
06/01/2010
My condolences go out to Brenna, and everyone else whose life was forever touched by Paul. On the few occasion that I got the privilege to spend time with Paul, he always treated everyone like they were a part of the family, and made everyone feel like they belonged. I'll always remember how down to earth and caring he was. In 2004 Slipknot kicked off a US tour in Orlando,FL, I got to work on there FL dates. The day before the show a friend of mine informed me of his mothers passing, and how he still wanted to go being that tickets to the show was the last gift his mother had given him. All the guys treated him great, but Paul was really concerned about him, and wanted to make sure he had the best time he could possibly have, to try to make feel better. I'll never forget that. Miss you Paul, you were truly one of a kind.
jase
06/01/2010
goodbye Paul
feelings to the 8 brothers of slipknot, Paul's loving wife Brenna and the rest of Paul's family
he will forever live on in all the hearts of all the maggots around the world and remain immortalized in his music
gone but never will you be forgotten paul
thank you for being an inspiration to all of us
Aaron Vernon
06/01/2010
Many many sympathies to Brenna and October, Tony, The 8 and all of my fellow maggots. Know brenna, should you read this, that your suffering is no doubt great, but you are not alone in it. The vast fan base that your husband garnered, myself included, shall always remember Paul as the great man that he was.
Marina kriek
06/01/2010
Dear Brenna, family & friends...
the loss of paul has made a huge impact on the world.
but most of all on all of you.
may you find peace in these difficult times.
wish you all the strength you need.
with love marina (the netherlands)
Josh Thompson
05/31/2010
Paul help create one of the greatest things ever to come out Iowa. He affected more lives in a positive way more than I think anyone can calculate. Paul will be loved and missed, his musican forever will live on in the minds of all fans.
Justin
05/31/2010
I'm sorry for your pain and for your loss. I love Slipknot, I am thankful I got to see them in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena. It was the first and only time I've seen them play.
I'm very sad Paul is gone.
Candi Wilson
05/31/2010
My thoughts are with Paul and his family,his wife, his kids,pets and of course all the wonderful people who worked with Paul and Slipknot, to my son Shawn E. Corey, Shawn C and Jim, I love you all and hope that time will help heal your pain. Candi Wilson
Christine Chadwick
05/31/2010
My thoughts go out to the family and to the brothers of Slipknot in this most difficult time. The ones we lose always live on in our hearts and memories and through the music. I hope you find comfort and strength in each other and the many many lives that have and will be touched by his life and legacy.