Douglas Lloyd Gray, 63, of Henderson County passed away April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was born June 27, 1960, in Des Plaines, Ill., to Jack Walter and Phyllis Arlene (Euhus) Gray. 
Doug and his family moved to Farmers Branch when he was nine. He attended R. L. Turner High School followed by Texas Tech University and Brookhaven College. 
Doug met the love of his life, Carla McKinney and they were married Dec. 3, 1983. They were blessed with 40 wonderful years together. 

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Krayton Ritchie of Kerens pitches against LaPoynor April 5, after shutting them out April 2.

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Kerens’ Ryan Priddy scores April 5 against LaPoynor during his team’s 15-0 run-rule victory.

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Members of the Oakmont POA fill the chairs during the April 9 meeting.