Douglas Glenn Gray passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born November 6, 1961 at Wilson N Jones in Sherman, Texas, to Doris Katherine "Honey" Cundiff/Gray/Easter and Glenn Edward Gray.

During his younger years, his father was within the military, and they moved to Minot, North Dakota, before they settled in Denison, TX. He enjoyed traveling, and would go on trips frequently across the states. He loved mountain biking, camping, and hiking and going on adventures with his family. He was a story-teller. He loved his jokes, humor, and always had a smile on his face. He was a musician – absolutely loved the drums. He played in high school bands, and a few local bands after high school ended. He loved to sing, and spent his life teaching his family his love of music. He had a passion for storm chasing as well. He was known as "Big Daddy" to all of his grandchildren, and he will forever be missed.

While married to previous wife, Kristina Gray, he became intrigued with the medical field, and started going to school for nursing. Doug received his EMT certification while he was at Texas Instruments, and then went further to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse through Grayson College. After finishing his licensure as a nurse, he began his career with Grayson County Jail in their medical department. He worked at Grayson County Jail until 2020, and shortly afterwards he started working at Texoma Community Center as a LVN working with adolescents and adults with mental health concerns. Doug was well known for his humor, trouble-making, and enjoyment with working with his peers and the clients he served. His nursing co-workers will be continuing on his most recent project of counting down the days until his retirement date in his memory.

He is survived by his wife, Teri Gray; his mother, Doris Katherine "Honey" Easter; his daughter Brandi Biela and Dustin Biela of Seattle, WA; Gigi Gray; his sons Douglas Gray Jr and Amanda Thiele of Denison TX, Dillon Clifton-Gray of Sherman, TX, and Ayden Gray of Denison, TX. His step-daughters: Courtney Stewart and Brittney Stewart. His grandchildren: Katherine Blake, Max Blake, Michael Liam Blake, Nevaeh Mapp, Serenity "Reni" Gray, Keira Stiltner, Tripp Gray, Joseph Gray, Faith Gullett, Mileigh Stewart, Boston Watkins, Bradley Watkins, Melinda Conejo, Molly Dollar, Christian Stewart-Dollar, and Elaina Shipman. Bonus children: Stacie Blake; Alfredo Conejo-Huerta, and Carl Kingston. He is survived by his sister Kathy Armstrong and nephews Samuel Armstrong and David Armstrong. He is survived by his step-sisters: Starla Heaton-Renfroe and Jimmy Renfroe of Grapevine, TX, and Debbie Davis and Johnny Davis of Spring, TX. He is survived by his step-brother Danny and Karen Easter of Austin, TX. He is also survived by step-sister-in-law Glenda Easter of Houston, TX, and step-brother-in-law Ray Heckman of Austin, TX.

He is survived by his aunt Billie Jane Templin, his nephew Kenneth Templin and niece-in-law Helen Templin, and their children Wendy Dotson, Kenny Templin, and Edie Templin-Goins of Pennsylvania.

He is survived by extended family of Theresa Gray of Fort Worth, TX, Sandra Sykes of Pottsboro, TX, Guy Sykes of Arlington, TX; Mike Vest of Denison, TX; his nieces Christine Sykes of Las Vegas, NV and Paige Riddle of Pottsboro, TX; his nephews Justin Slagle and Justine Slagle of Pottsboro, TX, Tevin Vest of Pottsboro, TX, and Guy Sykes Jr of Lindale, TX. His cousins Kay and Cecil Crabtree. Along with friends who became family: Elaine and Greg Dalke; Dave and Tunie Moore; Kenneth Ransom; Charles Hunter; and Floyd Moore. Along with many more cousins, nieces, nephews, and family members he adopted throughout his life as his.

He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Edward Gray, step-father Billy Easter, his brother-in-law Terry Armstrong, step-brother Randy Easter, step-sister Rhonda Heckman, and step-brother-in-law Mike Heaton.

Big Daddy was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather that will be missed dearly by all.

A family visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 5pm to 6pm, and a celebration of life will be held immediately after the visitation at the American Funeral Service Home at 4312 W Crawford St, Denison, TX 75020.

In lieu of flowers, please consider telling his family a memorable story of an adventure with him