John David Gray, age 43, died May 20, 2016, while working in Easton, Pa.
He was born in Chardon, on March 24, 1973, and graduated from Newbury High School, Class of 1992, where he played football for the Black Knights.
John was employed by SMP Welding, of Mentor.
He enjoyed fishing, farming, racing stock cars at Painesville Speedway and driving draft horses in competition at The Great Geauga County Fair.
Survivors include his wife, Kim (nee Nagy), of Willowick; daughter, Falyn, at home; sons, Tyler, of New Mexico, and Cody and Austin, of Nelson, Ohio; father, Lee H., of Newbury Township; and brothers, Lee J., of Troy Township, and Robert, of Streetsboro.
John was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn (nee Shukys).
The family will host a gathering for friends at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, on May 27, from 6-8 p.m., with a memorial service at 8 p.m.
Donations can be made to the family.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.