BENJAMIN MORRIS GRAY (AGE 74) OF LARGO, MD

On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, Benjamin Morris Gray transitioned to eternal life at Doctors Community Hospital, Lanham, MD.

Benny was born June 23, 1942 in Indian Head MD. He served our grateful nation as a paratrooper in the United States Army, 12th Engineer Battalion. His hobbies consisted of family, helping others, and shooting pool. He was a loving husband to the late Lona D. Gray and father to Latricia Henderson, and Carlton Gray. Most of all he was a loving and caring grandfather to six grandchildren, (Shannon, Carlton, Xavier, Michael, Brice, & Brianna. Benny was the oldest son to Charles & Irene Gray, and the oldest of five brothers and two sisters, who he loved dearly. A quiet man who, asked of nothing, but always gave. He will always be missed in the physical world, but know that he will always be there in the spirit world. Ready to paint, cut the grass, or whatever you might need. You stand relieved of your post. We love you and job well done!

Viewing will be held 11:00 AM until time of service 12:00 noon Friday, December 30, 2016 PM at the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment Maryland Veteran Cemetery,11301 Crain Highway,Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.