Stanley Anthony Gray was born on February 13, 1969, in Dallas, Tx to the Late Stanley Gray and his mother Phyllis Edwards. Stanley's Home-Going from this life took place on August 21, 2022.

While a Dallas Resident, Stanley spent large quantities of time in Valdosta, Ga, considering both locations home. He graduated from Bishop Arts High School in Dallas and received his Bachelors' degree from Valdosta State University. Known as a man of discipline and great leadership abilities, it is no surprise that Stanley chose to enlist in the armed services; following in his father's footsteps by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Reaching the level of Sergeant, Stanley served honorably for over 5yrs before he was medically discharged from service.

After being discharged form service, Stanley relocated to several cities over the years before resettling in Dallas, Tx. He worked as a restaurant manager in the DFW Area for over 10yrs before retiring.

Stanley will be remembered for his great love and devotion to his family. He has been preceded in death by and leaves behind an army of loved ones, who, while mourning his passing, also rejoice in his going home to be with our Lord.

Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Gray, his paternal grandparents, Wilber Gray and Creamie Gray, his maternal grandfather, Leslie Edwards Jr., uncles Danny Edwards, Ronnie Edwards and Kenneth Gray and aunts Esserline Cole and Dorii Edwards-Lane.

Stanley leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Keiondra Gray; 7 children: Taevia Gray, Aaron Gray, Joshua Smith, Elisia Everson Gray, Furious Gray, Justin Gray and Jaden Gray.

Six grandchildren: Kymani Malbrough, Kaiden Gray, Jailah Smith, Khyson Gray, Christopher Norris III and Janelle Smith; his beloved mothers, Phyllis Edwards and Bertha Gray; his beloved grandmother, Dorothy Lee Edwards; his wonderful siblings, Deshaun (Carlos) Jenkins and Jason Gray; loving uncles and aunts, Rita Paris, Connell (Diane) Edwards, Loretta Johnson, Timothy (Carolyn) Edwards, Linda (Joseph) Evers, Michelle (Thomas) Weldon, Michael Edwards O'Brent Edwards and a large and beautiful host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.