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Official Obituary of

DERRICK LAMONT GRAYS

August 30, 1972 ~ February 11, 2023 (age 50) 50 Years Old
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DERRICK LAMONT GRAYS Obituary

Derrick Lamont Grays, passed away on February 11, 2023 in San Diego, California. Derrick was born August 30, 1972 in Jacksonville, AR to Gwendolyn Hatchett and the late Melvin Grays. He was educated in Pulaski County School District where he played various musical instruments, saxophone being his favorite. Derrick attended Philander a career with the US Navy. He worked at the Pentagon before relocating to San Diego for Navy Seal training. His first Navy ship was the Lake Champlain, followed by the USS Bonhomme Richard, until his departure from the Navy in 2010.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 25 years, Loraine Grays, mother Gwendolyn Hatchett, sister Tia Williams, loyal pet Buddha and a host of many loving family and friends.

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Services

Homegoing Celebration
Tuesday
February 28, 2023

11:00 AM
Anderson~Ragsdale Chapel
5050 Federal Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92102

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