George Dale Gray, 96, of Berlin and formerly of Annapolis, died January 15 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
He was born on February 6, 1916 in Bluefield, WV. At the age of 12, George helped workers build the Hoover Dam by carrying pails of water. As a hard worker, he purchased his first car, a 1926 Model T Ford, at the age of 13. His career started as a truck driver for Silver Hill Sand and Gravel Company. He retired as shop foreman in 1977 after 33 years of service. George had a natural talent for gardening. The beauty of his flower gardens inspired many, and were enjoyed by all. George loved his family, and most enjoyed being a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Elsie M. Nacke. George is survived by his beloved wife, Anita R. Gray; a daughter, Eleanora J. Musgrove of Frankford, DE; son, Daniel Lee Gray of Annapolis; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to George's Life Celebration from 11 a.m. until his funeral service begins at 1 p.m., on Saturday, January 19, at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 West Central Ave., Davidsonville. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in George's name to the Davidsonville United Methodist Church. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.
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