Bryan Keith Gray passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, in his hometown of Durant, Okla. Born on October 16, 1965, in the same close-knit community, Keith’s life was a testament of hard work, reliability, and a deep connection to his roots in Durant.
Keith was a man of the outdoors, with a passion for camping at the lake and a love for auto mechanics that was evident to anyone who knew him. His professional life as a heavy equipment operator showcased his expertise with forklifts, bulldozers, and trucks, which he honed over many years, particularly at the family sawmill.
He is survived by a loving family that includes his parents, Barbara Kramer and husband Tommy of Durant; his daughter, Elaina Gray; his son, Austen Gray; his brother, Chad Gray and wife Lori; his aunts, Amy Allen and husband Terry, Kim Suter and husband Paul, Vickie Thorpe and husband Jim, Donna McCurdy and husband Jack, Markita Grantham and husband Tim, and Janie Bates and husband Mike; and his uncle, David Gray.
Preceding him in death are his father, Bryant Gray, and his grandparents, Arte and Lois Gray, as well as John and Irene Grider.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, 121 N. Fifth Ave. in Durant.
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