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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, April 14, 2023 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating.
His interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
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RACINE – Glenn “G” Elliott Gray, was born on June 20, 1966 at St. Mary’s Hospital and passed away at Ascension All Saints in Racine, Wisconsin on April 1, 2023.
Glenn, also known as “G”, graduated from William Horlick High School in 1984. He continued his education and graduated from Marquette University in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed at Master Lock in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and later employed at E.C. Styberg in Racine, Wisconsin.
Glenn was a man who enjoyed strategy and precision in all its forms. G loved to invest in stocks, carefully picking stocks and studying the markets. G enjoyed table games including poker and blackjack. He frequently explored many different casinos in the surrounding areas, but Potawatomi Bingo and Casino was a regular hangout.
Continuing a family tradition, Glenn was a master griller. He crafted his own special recipe and grilling method. G’s ribs were so good that there wasn’t a need for barbeque sauce. G would always say, “you can’t rush it; you gotta cook ’em nice and slow.” His personal favorite food to grill was mussels. Yes, he found a way to grill them, too!
Glenn spent many years in California. In 1992, Glenn moved to California, stayed for a bit, came back to Wisconsin and went back again to California in 2002. While living in California, G became a painter and took on other odd jobs. He enjoyed the outdoors and turned a passion into his full-time job. Always taking pride in his work, G’s attention to accuracy led him to take a position at a Nissan dealership, where he worked as a detailer. Glenn also spent time as a semi-truck operator.
Glenn loved to laugh, have fun, and also make other people laugh. Even if the joke wasn’t funny to you, you would find yourself laughing with him because his laugh was so contagious. G always rooted for the home team. He loved the Green Bay Packers as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, and he made it known to everyone he knew – proudly wearing Packers and Bucks gear. He loved watching the Packers whether they won or lost. If a home team lost, G would say, “well, we’ll get ’em next time, no biggie, no biggie!” Glenn described himself as bicoastal, having lived on the West Coast and in the Midwest. And because G was bicoastal, he became a (then) Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors fan – but only if the Packers or Bucks were out for the season!
Glenn is survived by his mother, Ora L. Gray; brother, James P. Gray; sisters, Karen M. Gray (Jerry) Lewis and Sandra L. Gray (Damon) Rohan along with his nieces and nephews. Uncle Glenn, or Uncle G, had special names for each of his nieces and nephews: Cedric Jydann also known as “Bo”; Nadia Jylissa also known as “Moop”; Sean also known as “Seanie”; Jerry also known as “Scooter”; Autumn also known as “The Boss”; DJ also known as “MLB Draft Pick”; Karma also known as “Rose”; Kaden also known as “Jub”; Aliya also known as “Lalee”; and Sergio also known as “Baby Sergio.”
Glenn is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins including special aunts and uncles Odesser and Gregory Maxie, Ruby Buckingham and Jonnie B. Knuckles of California.
He was preceded in death by one child, who passed away at birth; his father, James A. Gray; maternal grandparents Odesser (née Burns) and Joseph C. Knuckles, Sr.; paternal grandparents, President and Artie Mae (née Burell) Gray; aunts and uncles, Ruth Felt, Annie B. Pratt, Mary Ann Pulliam, Ruby Waldrop, Bertha LeSure, Caroline Gray, Rose Gray, Jacqueline Knuckles, Elizabeth Smith and Fabianne Knuckles; Joe Felt, Willie Ed Gray, Charles Gray Deacon Joseph Knuckles Jr., Rev. Tommie Lee Knuckles, Sampson Knuckles, Carey Ray Knuckles, Bill West, Sr., Charles Edwards Jr., Nathaniel Smith, and Louis Buckingham.
Those wishing to celebrate his life, please consider planting a tree in his name.
We’ll miss you, Glenn
In loving memory of our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, April 14, 2023 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. His interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
GERALD FERGERSON says
This is from cousin Gerald Ferguson in California. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family Glenn. Will be missed by everyone.
Anonymous says
Cousin, you will be sadly missed by so many.
Darryl Maurice Chavours Sr. says
Rest in peace big cuz.
Anonymous says
We will remember you forever. Your memory lives inside us and will never be forgotten. We love you, Son & brother!!!!!! Your Family
Mama
Susta & Jerry
Pat
San & Damon
Your Family you’ll never be forgotten Glenn
Anonymous says
Rest in peace uncle G , will never forget your egg. Rolls
Anonymous says
Rest In peace Uncle G . Uncle G knew how to clear Grammies porch off . Who ever knew Uncle G they know what I’m talking bout, right uncle G . Missed but never forgotten , rest in peace Uncle G .
The Buckinghams says
Rest in peace my nephew, we will miss you dearly . We will forever love you. Auntie Ruby , cousin Kamilia, cousin Little Reuben
Anonymous says
My condolences to u aunt Ora I’m sorry I can’t make it..u n the family are in my prayers I luv u all..Rip Glenn close cuzzin we growed up together as kids couldn’t get any closer luv u all.
Daphne n family
KT says
Rest in peace Glenn no one knew your pain but you rest in peace .
J. Lewis Sr. says
May you rest in peace no more pain brother you will be missed never forgotten .
Anonymous says
Not no one knows the day , time or hour but we all must cross that same river that you have . May you rest in peace
Linda Herron Jones-Miks in Beach Park, Illinois says
Ora and family members, please accept my offer of deepest sympathy for the loss of your handsome Glenn. I remember him as a very cute baby when I visited Joe and Jackie’s. Again, my condolences 💐
The Waldrop’s says
From the Waldrop’s
Glen you will be very Missed, but you will always be in our Thoughts and Great Memories of Yesterday.
R.I.H , your Race is over, well rest now Cuzin, we Love you
PeeWee says
Aunt Ora and Family, you’ll are in my prayers, Glen is gone but not forgotten, just take a look around, Glen is a part of all of you’ll and I pray that you’ll have Peace and Comfort during these times. R.I.H Cuz. PeeWee
Cedric Lawson says
Rest peacefully, Uncle Glenn. I’ll think of you every time I watch the Packers! — Your nephew, Bo
Samantha Felt says
REST IN PERFECT PEACE GLEN.
NO MORE SUFFERING and NO MORE PAIN.
YOU’RE IN GODS UNCHAINING HANDS.
I’m sending my condolences to the Family. BE STRONG and Courageous at times like this , The goodness of the Lord got yall.
(Rest on ) GLEN
in PERFECT PEACE 🙏
The
(best man ) of Nar and My wedding.
Buddy Smith says
To Aunt Ora and family;
May God comfort you all during this difficult time. RIH cousin Glenn.
Love your cousins,
Buddy, Joyce, DeVonda, and DeNessa Smith
Atlanta, GA
NichollePerryBlack says
Sorry to hear of Glenn passing. My condolences to the family. RIP Glenn
P. Stokes says
Praying that God will heal your hurts, fill your void and meet your needs, daily. In Jesus Christ mighty name. Mrs. Gray ( The Rock), your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers🙏🏼.
Lovingly, Paulette (Family Friend)
Vanessa Butler says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Praying for peace and comfort.
Leisa Klyce & Family says
John 11:25-26
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believe in me will never die.
My dear friend and family our prayers goes out to you and your family in this time of need..
Denise Helm says
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Gray, Karen , Sandra and Patrick. I am praying that you feel God’s presence and comfort at this time.
Denise Green-Helm and family
Anonymous says
Heartfelt condolences, RIL cousin, you will be missed 😢 💔
Lorraine Shannon (Burns) says
Sending Love to you all❤️❤️
Vallie Rogers says
My deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏼
Letha Chattman says
Sending love, prayers and condolences to Ms
Ora Grey and family!
Felicia Carter says
Glen was a very smart and good guy I will miss his presence in and around about rest my friend love felicia Carter
Denise (DaVita Dialysis) says
Glenn was a rare person. Incredibly smart, funny, kind and caring. In fact, he was one of my favorite people 🙂 and caring for him, talking with him, listening to his jokes made my days worthwhile.
I would try to coach him on life choices, but he was two months and three days my elder, and he made sure to tell me that all the time: “Listen to your elders.”
I am so sorry to have missed the chance to say goodbye to him in person, but he will live on in our memories. I will plant a tree, and I pray I will see him again in a better place.
Sending much Love to his family and friends <3
Debra Albert says
My name is Debra Albert, for some reason I was and have been thinking about Glenn lately so I thought I’d do a search on him .. this breaks my heart.. he and I dated for a short time back in 2010. He meant the world to me and thought of him a lot over the years.. I have a few graphic photo I created of him from back in the day we met online hooked up a few times but I live north of Green Bay it’s quite a way to keep in touch .. 😢😢😢😭 .. so very sorry to read this. My deepest condolences to his family I know you all meant the world to him specially his Mama he spoke highly of her. May he rest easy in the house of God ❤️.