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
Monica
05/31/2010
Brenna, may you find peace and happiness in October, Paul lives on in her. To the rest of Paul's surviving family, my heart weeps for you. To Craig, Shawn, Chris, Corey, Sid, Mick, Jim, & Joey...Paul will always be with you, may you find strength in that. We will always be here for you. We love you Paul, for all eternity!!
Shane Mcknight
05/30/2010
I dont know what to say to be honest. My heart is broken. I feel like a part of me is gone forever. Paul was and always will be an inspiration to me. His music with his brothers of Slipknot saved my life. When I was in a very dark place in my life it was Paul and Slipknot that brought me out of that place and helped saved me. Paul will forever live in my heart and my Slipknot tattoo now holds a special meaning as does the #2. Paul and his brothers didnt show me how to hate the world, they taught me how to love it and enjoy it. To embrace it and to give back. He will forever hold a place in my heart. I wish I could have shared in the moment of his funeral and I hope to find the place that he has been laid to rest to pay my final respects to a man that I consider one of my heroes. I love you Paul. You were the greatest. May you find peace in heaven.
bob bowers
05/30/2010
GOD is walking hand in hand with paul on this day .and one day we will be together again. rest in peace paul you will never be forgotten.
Andrea Gustafsson
05/30/2010
Being an Iowan living in Sweden you will be missed greatly ! Best to you and all who knew you and you were loved by many all over the world !
Dee Fenandez
05/30/2010
My condolences to the entire Gray family and extended family in Slipknot.
Brenna, I went through the same thing about 13 years ago. I won't say
it gets easier, but it gets less intense over time.
I wish you all quick healing and keep fond memories of him
I am so sorry.
Sincerely,
Dee (Massachusetts)
Evie Littlegeorge
05/30/2010
Condolences to Brenna and Tony, the remaining Eight of Slipknot, the rest of Paul's family and friends, and all the other Maggots, like myself, out there.
Paul with be dearly missed by all of us! *hugs*
From Omaha, NE,
Evie :(
Kyle Brown
05/30/2010
Condolences to Paul's family and friends from Marshalltown. You're in my prayers. Paul's music, Paul's life, has inspired an entire generation. He's set a new standard on how to conduct ones life, not only as a musician, but as a human being. He will be missed. Thank you Paul, for being you.
jessica southern
05/30/2010
my thoughts and prayers go out to ur family and friends in this time of need r,i,p, paul gray
Dustin Barron
05/30/2010
My thoughts and prays go out to the whole gray family. There are no words that can express the saddness that i feel in my heart. Everything that has happen in my life over the last 10 years has envoled the music that Paul brought to this world. Thank you Paul for giving me the light to live in this world.
You will always be remenbered in my life. Form St.Louis with Love.