The Rev. Duke T. Gray died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 87 (1938–2026).

Duke is survived by his children, Theodore “Ted” Gray and Arthur Gray, his grandchildren, Lillian, Emalyn, Aaric, Eleana, and Thomas Gray, his sisters-in-law, Ann-Jane Wong and Bridget Hughes, his brother-in-law Ronald Carter, his nephews, Richard Rogers and Mark Rogers and his great-nieces and great-nephew, Julie, Becky, Heather, and Matthew.

A visitation and funeral service were held on Friday, May 8, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com