U.S.A.F. (Ret) TSGT Theophiles "Jack" W. Gray was born on March 11, 1933 in Wilburton, OK to the late James Utah and Eardie Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Dorothy "Dorrie" Gray and his siblings Andrew Gray, TJ Gray, Edith Hankins, Margie Wooley, Dorothy Brown, and Utah Gray, Jr.

Theo graduated from high school and later joined the United States Air Force and retired after twenty years, receiving the Air Force Longevity Medal - 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Service Medal - 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. He then became sole owner and operator of Gray's Dental Laboratory. His services were requested and used by many of the local dentists.

He departed this life on Monday, September 11th 2023.  Theo's time on earth ended unexpectedly.  He was known for his larger-than-life personality and endless love for others.

Theo is survived by his wife, Dr. Ceceil (his Chrissy) C. Gallop, daughters; Debra (Ralph) Josey, Nicole Logan, sons; Leonard (Deborah) Gray, and Tony Logan; grandchildren; Aisha (York) Rankin, Adia Gray and Omari Gray; greatgrandchildren; Naima, Brooklynn, and Braelynn, and one sister Gloria Gray; goddaughter, Khamillah Eley; sister in love Pastor Gwen (Minister Kenneth) Newton; his garage buddies, Leon Britt and Michael Littlejohn. Theo was loved and a father figure to a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

THEO WILL TRULY BE MISSED!

A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.