Charles Gray

Charles Gray, 58, of Midland, died on Friday, May 7, 2004, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Goodwill Baptist Church in Midland with Rev. Randy Ransom , officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park .He was born on September 6, 1945, in Artesia, New Mexico and married Margaret Graves on August 18, 1991 in Midland, Texas. Charles was a heavy equipment operator. He was also an ordained Bishop in the American Fellowship Church. He was a member of St. Ann's Spiritualist Church.Survivors include his wife, Margaret Gray of Midland; two daughters, LaKyron Michelle Head of Dallas, and, Kamille Lashaun Hawkins of Dallas; one step daughter, Summer Straker of Midland; one sister, Jimell Harvey of Artesia, New Mexico; six step sisters, Jacqueline Riptoe of Waco, Margie Walker of San Antonio, LovieWilson of Dallas, Bonnie Lee Davis of Waco, Nancy Livingston and Patricia Ann Mosely, both of E. St. Louis, MO.; two step brothers, Lonnie Gray of San Antonio and Donald Edwards of E. St. Louis, MO; two granddaughters, Brittany Jnai Holbert of Dallas; Ashley Shangine Holbert of Dallas, and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to the Child Welfare Board, 901 W. Wall, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,