Louis Graham “Gray” Warren, Jr, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 10, 1956, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Gray was the son of EllaVee Riggans Warren and the late Louis Graham Warren, Sr. After moving to Sophia, North Carolina in the early 1980’s Gray worked at NAPA Auto Parts for several years before he was able to pursue his passion for auto racing when he was hired at Bill Davis Racing. When Bill Davis Racing closed their doors, another door opened for Gray at Richard Childress Racing, and most recently at Childress Vineyards.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Plumlee Warren, whom he married June 23, 1984, of the home. In addition to his wife, Gray is survived by his twin sons; Kyle Warren, and wife Sara, of Archdale, Ben Warren, and wife Caitlin, of Asheboro; two brothers, Mike Warren, and wife Kim, of Pleasant Hill, NC, and Tim Warren of Nashville, NC; his mother, EllaVee Warren, of Roanoke Rapids; his two grandsons, Lukas and Emmett Warren; and his two brothers-in-law, Mark Plumlee of Archdale, and Gary Plumlee, and wife Terri, of Sophia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to celebrate Gray’s life will be held on Thursday October 14, 2021 at 11:00 at Marlboro Friends Meeting with Pastor Ray Luther officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Family Life Center from 12:00 to 1:30pm.
The family asks that those attending the memorial service and visitation please follow CDC guidelines.
Condolences may sent to the family online on Gray’s tribute page at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, 419 S Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
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