William Thomas Gray was born on September 1, 1952, and earned his wings and entered eternal rest on January 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Gray, Sr., and Marjorie Gray, his brothers, Robert Foreman and Albert Gray, Jr., and his sisters, Eloise White, Gloria Griffin, and Annie Nurse.
William worked at the Shipyard and Steel Service, retired from the City of Norfolk, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. “Buddy Roe” and “Pee-Wee,” as he was faithfully called by everyone, was the life of the party, loving to have a good time with family and friends. He loved his wife and had no problems telling anyone. He also loved his nieces, his sisters, and brothers. He loved to cook seafood and make the best crabcake ever.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jeanette Gray, and daughter, Dorothy Paxton, extended sons, Anthony Paxton, Dayshon Gramm, and Isaiah Stalling, and extended daughter, Susie Thrower. His sister, Barbara Giddens (Milton) of Norfolk, VA, and his brother Charles Gray (Regina) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Sister-in-law Laura Gray of Columbus, OH, and his extended brother, James Cuffee (Mutt) of Norfolk, VA. His grandchildren, Almond Paxton, Kingston, Kiloni, and William Sanderlin all from Norfolk, VA. Special Aunt Luvenia Washington of Richmond, VA. A host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, great-great niece, and great-great nephews, other family and friends and in-laws.
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George Pender says
January 21, 2025 at 11:07 amCondolences in the passing of your father. I’m a friend of Dorothy and once again, I say my condolences and know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.!
Charles A Davis says
January 22, 2025 at 11:07 amMy condolences to the family of Pee Wee Gray. He was a lifelong friend. BTW!
William Snowden says
January 22, 2025 at 1:42 pm“Pee-Wee” was like another brother from another mother. Whenever or wherever I saw him there
was AÀLWAYS a hug and unconditional Love!
Selina L Banks says
January 23, 2025 at 12:34 pmMy condolences to the family praying for peace, comfort and strength, Mr. Pee Wee you will truly be missed R.I.P. God’s Beautiful Angel ❤️ And Mrs. Jeanette I Love you sending lots of love and hugs and prayers to you ❤️❤️❤️
LaVerne Scott says
January 23, 2025 at 7:03 pmOur sincere condolences to Pee Wee’s family and friends ! I Met him at Jacox Junior High ( Jacox Elementary), classmates and friend, & he worked with my husband at the City of Norfolk( Stormwater Maintenance). RIP ….. you will be miss…..John and LaVerne Scott
Rease says
January 23, 2025 at 10:36 amMy condolences to the Gray and Griffin family. PeeWee was the Uncle to his nieces friends. Always nice to us and kept us laughing. A beautiful soul that would be truly missed. Farewell Uncle!!!
Yvonne H Wiggins says
January 22, 2025 at 4:01 pmSending our condolences to the Gray family. PeeWee was a friend to me & my husband since Jr. High, will miss him 💔
Deneen Griffin-Whirley says
January 22, 2025 at 8:33 pmI’d like send my condolences to aunt Jeanette from your neice Deneen and family. Uncle Peewee was the best uncle you could ever wish for. He made sure to call me on all of my birthdays , and all the holidays. He will be missed terribly. Sending all of my love.
Alfreda Bacon Hall says
January 22, 2025 at 9:52 pmTo the family, may God continue to keep you in your time of need. Rest in paradise Mr.Pee Wee.
Fron the Bacon family
The Bailey Twins: Sondra Holmes, Vondra Selden says
January 23, 2025 at 10:50 amJeanette and Family, our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Pee Wee will always be remembered for his kind deeds, love, joy, and passion for family and people. We count it an honor and a privilege to have been his cousins.
Sondra, Vondra and Family