Mark Steven Gray

Mark Steven Gray, 74, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at 12:43 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Born on March 28, 1950, in Decatur, Illinois, to Dale and Patricia (Smith) Gray, he began his career as a meat cutter at Eagle Food Stores. He was later promoted to inspector and remained there until the store closed. He continued his passion for meat cutting at Litchfield Super Walmart, where he also managed the deli for many years. He then transitioned to Rural King in Litchfield for the last eight years of his fulfilling career.

He married Pamela Y. Ecker on March 27, 1986, at the First Baptist Church in Litchfield. Mark was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield and enjoyed spending time with his family, taking his dog Ginger on walks, fishing, woodworking, yard work, grilling, and making his famous egg rolls.

Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Pamela, 3 sons, Timothy (Annette) Bailey, Zackary (Grace) Gray of Fort Collins, CO, & Brad (Crystal) Willis of Litchfield. 2 daughters, Stephanie Webb of Sullivan, IL, and Amy (Kyle) Gerdes of Gillespie, IL. 2 brothers, Paul (Penny) Gray and Dave Hurley, both of Bradenton, FL. 4 sisters, Teri Munyon of Litchfield, Annie Scott of Chatham, IL, Angie (Wayne) Moody of TX, and Tina (Brian) Maxwell of Litchfield. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chuck Gray, his sister-in-law, Circy Hurley, and his beloved dog Ginger.

Plummer Funeral Services is assisting the family. A Memorial Celebration of Life for Mark Gray will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at the Christian Church of Litchfield. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Rev. Steve Revisky and Rev. Tim Barbee will be officiating. Memorials can be directed to Pamela Gray, C/O Plummer Funeral Home, 404 E. Union Ave., Litchfield, IL 62056. 

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