Robert Allen Gray, III
July 20, 1971 – January 19, 2021
Robert Allen Gray III passed on January 19, 2021 of schizophrenia-induced complications at his home in Huntingtown MD. He was the first born of Robert and Judith (Lomas) Gray July 20, 1971 in District Heights MD, married to Suzanne Marie Ketterer April 4, 2004, the father of Jami, and stepfather of Samantha Stover. His mother preceded him in death.
His daughter; stepdaughter and two grandsons William and Johnathon; a brother Richard, sister-in-law Candice, a nephew Timothy, and niece Mia; four uncles; five aunts; 12 cousins; and 24 first cousins once removed survive Rob. He attended Grace Brethren Christian School, Calvert High School, Towson University, University of Maryland, Lincoln College of Technology, and Chesapeake Culinary School.
He was a gentle soul with a heart of gold – willing to help anybody at any time. “The Gentle Giant” as his mother nicknamed him. Cooking was one of his favorite pastimes and he was great at it! A love of nature forced him to split his time between strolling the beach and camping or trail hiking in the woods. One of the great joys for his parents was his accomplished artistry talent. He was also a skilled carpenter and finished their garage interior including shelving and a huge workbench. Music was a big part of his life. He played the banjo, Tom Tom drums, electric guitar, and the didgeridoo. Traveling on bicycle with a nomadic religious group, he covered the entire U.S. from the west to the east coast and from the northern to the southern border. During his down times he liked reading documents and watching videos on alien conspiracies and similar strange tales.
Viewing will be from 12:00 until 1:00 with a memorial service starting at 1:00. In consideration for the current Covid-19 situation we are encouraging friends to participate remotely with prayer as regulations limit attendance to 25 people. We want to thank the good folks who were kind and generous to Rob through the years of his illness. In liew of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org or your preferred mental health non-profit organization.
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24 Jan 2021
11:18am
To the family of Rob Gray, Our hearts reach out to you as you remember Rob and the many ways he was connected to you. You have described him and his interests in a way that let us know a little about him and the contributions he has made to your lives. Praying for your peace. Love, Rol And Linda Hewes
City
Mayville
State
New York
29 Jan 2021
2:54pm
Because of Rob’s adventure with and emergence from a nomadic religious group, I got to know his parents and later Rob. I met him as he emerged from his rich if controversial adventure as a kind of dedicated monk on the road. We spoke together at a conference. He was a special person with, to me, his heroic struggle to remain mentally healthy while striving to serve and help others and to enjoy life. My condolences and heartfelt prayer for peace and happy remembrances of Rob go out to his father and family. Rest in peace, Brother.
City
Stowe
State
PA
31 Jan 2021
1:52pm
Thank you for those kind words, Joe. Knowing he was remembered by you and others in the Parents’ Group brings comfort. I just wish I could speak with him once again. Bless you for all the help and encouragement that you have extended over the years.
In appreciation. Bob
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
29 Jan 2021
6:54pm
I’d like to express my deepest sympathies to Bob’s family and friends. I had the privilege of being able to travel with him on some of his bicycle journeys in the late nineties. I specifically remember our conversations in Chicago; in my mind’s eye, I can picture him with his smiling, valanced face accompanied by his complete candor, which invited the same. I’m hard pressed in trying to recall having ever met an individual more tender hearted and gentle. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as he was.
City
Albuquerque
State
New Mexico
31 Jan 2021
2:02pm
Thanks, Daniel. Bob always spoke well of you when he reminisced the times you had together with the brethren. He struggled to fit in and could not find happiness over the past two years but he still enjoyed wilderness camping and being with nature. We are missing him and look forward to a joyful reunion.
Your friend through Christ, Bob
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
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To the family of Rob Gray, Our hearts reach out to you as you remember Rob and the many ways he was connected to you. You have described him and his interests in a way that let us know a little about him and the contributions he has made to your lives. Praying for your peace. Love, Rol And Linda Hewes
Because of Rob’s adventure with and emergence from a nomadic religious group, I got to know his parents and later Rob. I met him as he emerged from his rich if controversial adventure as a kind of dedicated monk on the road. We spoke together at a conference. He was a special person with, to me, his heroic struggle to remain mentally healthy while striving to serve and help others and to enjoy life. My condolences and heartfelt prayer for peace and happy remembrances of Rob go out to his father and family. Rest in peace, Brother.
Thank you for those kind words, Joe. Knowing he was remembered by you and others in the Parents’ Group brings comfort. I just wish I could speak with him once again. Bless you for all the help and encouragement that you have extended over the years.
In appreciation. Bob
I’d like to express my deepest sympathies to Bob’s family and friends. I had the privilege of being able to travel with him on some of his bicycle journeys in the late nineties. I specifically remember our conversations in Chicago; in my mind’s eye, I can picture him with his smiling, valanced face accompanied by his complete candor, which invited the same. I’m hard pressed in trying to recall having ever met an individual more tender hearted and gentle. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as he was.
Thanks, Daniel. Bob always spoke well of you when he reminisced the times you had together with the brethren. He struggled to fit in and could not find happiness over the past two years but he still enjoyed wilderness camping and being with nature. We are missing him and look forward to a joyful reunion.
Your friend through Christ, Bob