Darrell Lee Gray

July 3, 1941 ~ May 31, 2019

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Submitted by: TD

Darrell Lee Gray was born July 3, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma and departed this life May 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 77.

Darrell was the son of David and Grace (Connolly) Gray. He was drafted into the US Army in 1966. He was injured during training exercises at Fort Hood and was Honorably Discharged. Darrell was married to Ruth Ann “Susie” Donaldson on August 18, 1967 in Stroud, Oklahoma. Darrell worked a career in Law Enforcement that spanned 20 plus years. He was the first Sac and Fox Nation Police Chief. In 2002, he retired after being elected 2nd Chief of the Sac & Fox Nation. He owned a barber shop in Stroud. Darrell loved horse racing and owned numerous winners at Remington Park and Blue Ribbon Downs. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

Survivors include wife of 52 years Susie Gray of the home, son John and wife Michelle Gray of Oklahoma City, two daughters Charlotte and husband Jeff Valero of Stroud, Shellie Wooten of Stroud, five grandchildren Jacy Gray, Kristen Gray, Gunner Wooten, and many other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel with Wesley Paul Coffee officiating and burial to follow at Sac and Fox Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Oklahoma.