Last Updated on April 17, 2023 by Fisher Funeral Chapel
Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Michael A. “Mike” Gray, 74, Logansport, entered fully into the presence of the Lord, on Saturday evening, April 15, 2023, at home with his wife, Helen, by his side.
Born May 14, 1948, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Eugene and Myra (Stuart) Gray. Mike was blessed to be a part of a large family, growing up in the Lake Cicott area, with nature as his playground.
Mike was the valedictorian of Pioneer High School’s Class of 1966. He went on to study counseling and clinical psychology at Purdue University and graduated in 1972 with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. He loved his career and was a lifelong learner. For 37 years, Mike worked as a Behavior Clinician at the Logansport State Hospital, retiring in 2009.
On October 30, 1987, in Royal Center, Indiana, he was married to Helen (Pinney) Gray, who survives. The couple celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary last year.
Mike had natural ability to make others feel comfortable and at ease with his lighthearted and witty sense of humor. A longtime member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, he was a member of the Logansport Great Banquet #30. Mike enjoyed studying the Bible and even more so, he was always ready for a good conversation or debate in Sunday School or Bible Study. Being a good listener, he was loved by friends and family as they knew his total focus was on them if they needed a sounding board or advice.Mike mentored several students at Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility through his involvement with Kairos Torch prison ministry.
Mike was passionate about his family. He was a Boilermaker through and through and loved watching sports. His hobbies included sailing and photography. Mike had the ability to capture many beautiful sunsets and photos of family members – knowing how to work with lighting to capture the warmth within people. He loved nature and was an avid birdwatcher. Their home is ruled by his canine princess, Sydney.
Surviving with his wife, Helen, are his children: Camille (Matt) Lively, of Delphi, Mark (Connie) Gray, of Logansport, Josh (Jennifer) Gray, of northern Virginia, and Adam (Rebecca) Gray, of Lafayette; siblings, Cathy (Bill) Harness, Joe (Pat) Gray, Don (Koren) Gray and Betsy Gray; sisters-in-law, Diane Gray and Doris Sivernell; brother-in-law, Lowell (Linda) Pinney; five grandchildren, Sarah (Larry) Morgan, Matthew Lively, Jr., Kendall Gray, Owen Gray and Dean Gray; two great-grandchildren, Shyden and Hudson Morgan; and a boatload of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Gray; brother-in-law, Rick Sivernell; sister-in-law, Barb Pinney; and his wife’s parents, Lloyd and Lorraine Pinney.
A funeral service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, April 22 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Thomas officiating. Visitation hours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, prior to the service.
Following aquamation, a family graveside service will be held at Davis Cemetery, west of Lake Cicott.
Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the Church of the Good Shepherd, 800 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947, or to a favorite charity of the donor’s choice.
You may share memories and offer words of comfort on Mike’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.