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Posted 2021-02-16 3:36 PM (#100173)

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GRAY, Tony, 86, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, February 09, 2021, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born September 7, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Hubert and Margaret Smith Gray. Growing up Tony and his brothers sold eggs and produce all over Keokuk, Wapello, Powesheik, and Mahaska Counties. They would rush home from school daily and make their rounds to the local stores selling eggs. He graduated from Montezuma High School with the class of 1954. On July 12 of that same year, Tony enlisted in the United States Navy. His career in the Navy took him all over the world. He spent most of his time as a diesel mechanic on a submarine attached to the Pacific Fleet. On September 8, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bettie Dunsmoor. To this union four children were born Tony II, Teresa, Tammie, and Tanya. As Tony served all over the world, Bettie kept the family and home in order. On September 7, 1976, Tony accepted his honorable discharge after over 22 years of dedicated service to the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he worked for a time as a mechanic in California. Going to work at the same place every day was not really his style, so he took a job as an over the road truck driver. After nearly 22 years underwater in a submarine this was a perfect opportunity to see the dry side of the world. After moving back to Iowa, he went to work for Foodliner for a short time. He spent most of his time in the semi driving for Geetings in Pella. He loved traveling the country and had a mind like an atlas. The older he got the less he enjoyed the cold weather. This prompted him to buy a Class A motorhome and live in it full time. They would escape the winter in the southern states and then escape the heat of the southern states up north. Many trips they took in the RV had a historical relevance and they enjoyed researching and visiting those landmarks across the country. They did this for many years until finally settling in Oskaloosa. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, V.F.W., N.R.A, N.A.A.V., and the Good Sam Camping Club. He loved adventure and traveling. He also enjoyed collecting toy trains and hunting. He had an outstanding mechanical mind; he could diagnose and fix any problem and had a knack for doing electrical work. He was also a talented woodworker and enjoyed making projects for family and friends. His family includes his wife of over 64 years, Bettie Gray of Oskaloosa; four children, Tony Gray II of Oskaloosa, Teresa (Mark) Fiala of Oskaloosa, Tammie Gray of Winterset, and Tanya Gray of Boise, Idaho; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Don (Beverly) Gray of Montezuma; and many nieces, nephews, Navy buddies, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Fred Gray. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 beginning at 12 noon in the Bates Funeral Chapel. The family will be at the funeral chapel from 5-7 Thursday evening to greet friends and family. Following visitation according to Tony's wishes his body will be cremated. There will be a graveside service with military honors by member of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. on Friday, February 19, 2021, in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa with Reverend Michael Dotson officiating. A procession will form at 9:40 Friday morning at the Bates Funeral Chapel for those planning to attend the graveside service. Memorials may be made to Welcome Home Soldier Monument in Albia, Iowa. Published on February 15, 2021

BROCK, Howard Tillman "Peat", 62, of Rockfish passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Peat was born November 15, 1958 in Fayetteville, NC. He served in the US Navy, Submarine Force US Atlantic Fleet. Peat is survived by his parents, Eddie Tillman and Claudyne Brock Jr. of Rockfish; his siblings, Leonard Brock and wife, Regina of Raeford and Jennifer Maxwell and husband, Eric of Boone; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Gillis Hill Farm Pavilion. The family will greet friends following the service at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rockfish. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to St. Jude's Hospital in memory of Howard. Published in Fayetteville Observer from Feb. 16, 2021.

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