Funeral services for Gerald Gray age 81 of Ridgeview will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Interment will be in the St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home at a later date. Closed casket visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Monday. Gerald passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home.

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Gray was born on March 13, 1935 at the Old Cheyenne Agency. His father Pat Gray ran the power house at the Old Cheyenne Agency, from there his parents made their home in LaPlant, SD.
Jerry attended school through the 8th grade where he and his brothers, Richard & Delaine rode their horses to school every day. Jerry began ranching at an early age with his father. Jerry was quite a hand when it came to breaking horses, he was also an exceptional cattleman. Jerry loved to dance and never was shy to ask a lady to be his dance partner, he was always full of character growing up with his brothers and there were never any dull moments, while his brothers were always getting him out of scuffles throughout the years. All that known Jerry, also knew he was Mighty & Feisty and never afraid of a good fight, he was especially proud to tell about when he fought Charlie Sampson which was quite the story. Jerry will be missed by all who knew and cared for him.

Jerry is survived by Delaine "Geraldine" Gray; Richard "Francis" Gray; Daniel "Judy" Gray; Donald "June" Gray; Patrick "Arlis" Gray and John Gray, many nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his Parents: Pat and Evelyn "Maupin" Gray; Paternal Grandparents: Jack and Emmaretta "Whitney" Gray;
Maternal Grandparents: Thomas and Rose Maupin; Nephews: Justin and Clint Gray; Sister-in-law : Desiree "LeCompte" Gray; Great-Nephew: Tanner Gray.