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Chris Lane Gray, age 61, was born in Dermott on January 24, 1951, and went to be with the Lord June 30, 2012. He joined the Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and served as a Load Master on the C-130 aircraft. During his 20 years in the Air Force, he earned various awards including two Air Force Commendation Medals and two Air Medals. He retired as a Master Sargent in 1989 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Jay Lynn Gray of Arkansas City. He is survived by his parents Darrell and Joyce Gray of Monticello; a sister Katha Gray of Little Rock; a brother Andy Gray and his wife Tammy Gray of North Little Rock; one nephew Neal; five nieces Katie, Kristie, Kyrstin, Katrina and Sydney; three great nephews Korey, Korbin and Kingston; and two great nieces, Kaitlynn and Avery. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.