Philip S. Gray
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray 12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005 Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa, his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Sharp Gray. Phil's passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kern County Fire Department Welfare and Benefit Association "Phil Gray Fund". A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/19/2005.
∼Obituary:
"The Bakersfield Californian
Gray, Philip S.
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray
12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005
Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a
passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank
of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa,
his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Gray. Phils passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church
with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park."
"Phil Gray began his career with the Kern County Fire Department in May of 1987. He progressed though the ranks and was promoted to Battalion Chief in March of this year. In June of this year he accepted the position of Kern County Fire Marshal. Phil was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was also very committed to his faith in God and was for many years one of the department's chaplains. While acting in the position of chaplain he was always available to help with the needs of his Fire Department family and was well liked and respected by all. Phil always had a caring and lighthearted way about him and would always brighten your day with his humor and infectious laugh.In conversation earlier this week he expressed his desire to get back to work as soon as he could. He also stated that if God had a different plan that was okay too.His wife Robin and nine-year-old son Asa survive Phil Gray. Phil would have been forty-five on December 19th."
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray 12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005 Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa, his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Sharp Gray. Phil's passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kern County Fire Department Welfare and Benefit Association "Phil Gray Fund". A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/19/2005.
∼Obituary:
"The Bakersfield Californian
Gray, Philip S.
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray
12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005
Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a
passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank
of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa,
his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Gray. Phils passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church
with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park."
"Phil Gray began his career with the Kern County Fire Department in May of 1987. He progressed though the ranks and was promoted to Battalion Chief in March of this year. In June of this year he accepted the position of Kern County Fire Marshal. Phil was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was also very committed to his faith in God and was for many years one of the department's chaplains. While acting in the position of chaplain he was always available to help with the needs of his Fire Department family and was well liked and respected by all. Phil always had a caring and lighthearted way about him and would always brighten your day with his humor and infectious laugh.In conversation earlier this week he expressed his desire to get back to work as soon as he could. He also stated that if God had a different plan that was okay too.His wife Robin and nine-year-old son Asa survive Phil Gray. Phil would have been forty-five on December 19th."
Philip S. Gray
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray 12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005 Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa, his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Sharp Gray. Phil's passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kern County Fire Department Welfare and Benefit Association "Phil Gray Fund". A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/19/2005.
∼Obituary:
"The Bakersfield Californian
Gray, Philip S.
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray
12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005
Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a
passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank
of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa,
his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Gray. Phils passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church
with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park."
"Phil Gray began his career with the Kern County Fire Department in May of 1987. He progressed though the ranks and was promoted to Battalion Chief in March of this year. In June of this year he accepted the position of Kern County Fire Marshal. Phil was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was also very committed to his faith in God and was for many years one of the department's chaplains. While acting in the position of chaplain he was always available to help with the needs of his Fire Department family and was well liked and respected by all. Phil always had a caring and lighthearted way about him and would always brighten your day with his humor and infectious laugh.In conversation earlier this week he expressed his desire to get back to work as soon as he could. He also stated that if God had a different plan that was okay too.His wife Robin and nine-year-old son Asa survive Phil Gray. Phil would have been forty-five on December 19th."
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray 12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005 Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa, his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Sharp Gray. Phil's passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kern County Fire Department Welfare and Benefit Association "Phil Gray Fund". A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/19/2005.
∼Obituary:
"The Bakersfield Californian
Gray, Philip S.
1960 - 2005
Philip S. Gray
12/19/1960 - 12/13/2005
Phil was born in Visalia, CA in 1960 and moved to Bakersfield in 1974. He attended West High School, Bakersfield College and Cal Poly, SLO. He had a
passion for the fire service and a fascination with fire apparatus. He achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter, joining the Kern County Fire Department in 1988. Rising through the ranks, he eventually achieved the rank
of Battalion Chief, taking the position of Fire Marshal. During his career he had the opportunity to serve as a Fire Department Chaplain, a ministry that was dear to his heart. Phil is survived by Robin, his wife of 22 years; Asa,
his 9-year old son; as well as his parents, Stan and Kathy Gray. Phils passion in life was to serve his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was a loyal friend, a faithful son, a proud father and the most loving and gentle husband. We will truly miss him. A memorial service was held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at Laurelglen Bible Church
with a graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park."
"Phil Gray began his career with the Kern County Fire Department in May of 1987. He progressed though the ranks and was promoted to Battalion Chief in March of this year. In June of this year he accepted the position of Kern County Fire Marshal. Phil was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was also very committed to his faith in God and was for many years one of the department's chaplains. While acting in the position of chaplain he was always available to help with the needs of his Fire Department family and was well liked and respected by all. Phil always had a caring and lighthearted way about him and would always brighten your day with his humor and infectious laugh.In conversation earlier this week he expressed his desire to get back to work as soon as he could. He also stated that if God had a different plan that was okay too.His wife Robin and nine-year-old son Asa survive Phil Gray. Phil would have been forty-five on December 19th."
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