Hyman Mewborn Gray, 94, of Kinston, passed away at his home Thursday, December 2, 2021. Hyman was born January 23, 1927 in Lenoir County to the late Levi J. Gray and Charlotte B. Gray He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Christine Gray; special sister-in-law, Brenda Edwards; brothers, Horace and Ralph; and sister, Ruth Suitts.
Hyman served in the United States Navy during World War II, and he worked at MCAS Cherry Point in the Civil Service for many years. He loved his family dearly and he loved cooking fish stew and cooking neck bones. His hobbies were collecting coins and putting together model airplanes and he cherished spending time with his family.
Hyman is survived by his three daughters; Diane Williams, Peggy Young, and Kristi Crawford and three sons; Jerry Gray, Doug Gray and Hyman Gray Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a special sister/friend, Karen Southerland.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in the chapel at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with the funeral service to begin at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.