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                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, January 3, 1997               TAG: 9701030421
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JAMES S. GRAY

James Sherbert ``Buff'' Gray, 30, died Dec. 31, 1996, in Southampton County, Va.

A member of Oakland Christian Church, he was a roadie for Burdette Station and worked with the breeding department of Carroll Foods.

Survivors include his parents, Ray Mack and Rita Kay Doughty Gray of Carrsville, Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer G. and Edward L. Ruffin of Carrsville; a brother, Jason E. Gray of Black Creek, Va.; maternal grandmother, Laura C. Doughty of Suffolk; a niece, Jessica S. Ruffin of Carrsville; and nephew, Adam J. Gray of Black Creek.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today in Holly Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Charles W. Thompson. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY


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