John William Gray, 69, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his home west of Quenemo, Kansas. He was born on July 27, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ross and Caroline (Chamberlain) Gray.
John grew up in Topeka but moved back to the family farm in 1980.
John started work as a mechanic for the Kansas Turnpike Association, then started Grays Equipment in Lyndon which became Twin Lake Motors. He and his brother Larry owned the TrueValue Hardware store in Pauline and he had also started Colorado Building Materials. Throughout his life he also worked on the family farm and his passion was being a mechanic. He had earned his pilot's license and was an avid flyer.
On March 25, 2004, John was married to Anne Loomis in Miami, Oklahoma.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Caroline; and his brother, Larry Gray.
John is survived by his wife, Anne of the home; his two daughters, Melissa (Tyler) Bean of Lyndon and Brooke Gray of Topeka; his stepson, John (Sarah) Durino of Berryton; and his eight grandchildren, Taylor, Audrey, Trevor, Savannah, Charleigh, Dylan, Chance and Quentin.
Donald Harris
Good friend, good boy scout and a good guy. Will always remember you my friend.
Donnie
Debra Morrison (Morrison-Orton)
Gary was a wonderful person and will be remember by so many. I am a better person for having knowing you. Debra