Gray, Ralph

Maj. Ralph John Gray, U.S. Army Ret., died Friday, March 18, 2011 at Autumn Care of Shallotte. Born on November 20, 1918 in Forty Fort, PA, he was the son of the late Michael S. and Sarah Miller Gray. Maj. Gray proudly served his country during World War II and retired after 22 one space½ years of service. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, VFW Post #10804 and a former Mason. Maj. Gray is survived by his wife of 16 years Sandra Stagnitti Gray of Longs; one daughter, Miss Brenda Marie Gray of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one stepson, Gary Cordell (Judy) of AZ; two half brothers, Kenneth Gray (Phyllis) of IL, Stanley Gray, one sister, Margaret Beck of CA and two grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Cordell. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 8th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.