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Robert O Gray

January 21, 1948 ~ May 9, 2023 (age 75) 75 Years Old

Obituary

January 21, 1948 to May 9th, 2023. Born in Nashville Tennessee.

Died from complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert Elton and Madeline Holt Gray; sister, Shirley Sanders; and special aunt, Flora E. Gray, 1966 graduate of Cohn High School. A 26-year police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and 16 years with Music City Security and Investigations. 47-year member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a huge Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols fan.  Survivors include wife of 52 years, Betty Gray; daughters, Julia (David) King, Bridgette (Jeremy) Ketchum, grandchildren, Emma and James Ketchum. Nephews and Niece, Mike, Vicky and Steve Sanders; Great Nephews, Matthew and Bryan Sanders. Special friend and mentor, Carl McKelvey. He will also be sadly missed by his blind dog, Paisley. Special love and thanks to Alive Hospice and Cindy Mahan, RN

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 4:00PM – 7:00PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home located at 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00AM until the 10:00AM Service in the Chapel at West Harpeth. Following the Service, Robert will be laid to rest in the Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers with Roy Rodgers and Harry Braswell serving as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
May 12, 2023

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory
6962 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

Visitation
Saturday
May 13, 2023

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory
6962 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

Funeral Service
Saturday
May 13, 2023

10:00 AM
West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory
6962 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

Final Resting Place

Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
9090 Hwy 100
Nashville, TN 37221

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