James Gray

Shreveport, LA - James "Donnie" Gray age 70, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Gray was born to James and Macel Gray on August 12, 1949 in Springhill, Louisiana. He graduated from Plain Dealing High School and went to work at Springhill Paper Mill. After moving to Shreveport, LA he became a Shreveport Police officer where he met the love of his life, Cheryl Prest and married in 1980. They went on to have their daughter in 1981. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the yard. Mr. Gray was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Dale Gray, Bobby Glen Gray, Horace Edward Gray; sister, Jimmie Rhodes. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cheryl P. Gray; daughter, Casie Leigh Kellogg and husband Chad; grandchildren, Baileigh Erin Kellogg, Carter Gray Kellogg; sister, Linda Stanford and husband Richard; brother, Charles Terry Gray and wife Jan; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Forest Park East Cemetery, 3700 St Vincent Ave, Shreveport, LA. Pastor Wayne Neyland will be officiating the service. Friends may come sign the guest book at Rose Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana.