Was married to Frances Beis, but divorced later.
Son of Otto Daniel and Florence Opal (Powell) Gray
He was a member of his father's band, Otto Gray and His Oklahoma Cowboys. (Country Music Sources, Guthrie T. Meade Jr. et al)
Stillwater News-Press 12 Aug 1947, Tue page 3
Owen Gray Dies
Owen Gray, 39, died shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray east of the city. He had been seriously ill the last two months. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Strode Funeral home.
Stillwater Gazette 15 Aug 1947, Fri page 7
Owen Gray Dies, Funeral Rites On Saturday
Funeral services for Owen M. Gray, 39, who died Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray, east of Stillwater, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Strode Funeral home.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. L.H. Shonfelt, of the First Presbyterian church, and American Legion chaplain, and Rev. V.A. Doty.
The well known local man had been ill for some time before his death. He was a world war II veteran. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery and graveside services will be conducted by the Carter C. Hanner American Legion post.
Gray completed his public school education in Stillwater and attended Hill's Business college. Then, with his parents, Otto and Florence Gray, went into show business, formerly what was known as Otto Gray and his Oklahoma Cowboys.
Owen Gray, who was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Stillwater, was a singer and comedian with the group, performing in the larger theaters in the east and over the major radio stations of the National, Columbia and Mutual broadcasting systems.
He and the "Duke of Padukah," noted radio entertainer, were in partnership for awhile, and during that time played the Roxie theater in New York where their popular program was held over a week.
The Grays and their Oklahoma Cowboys quit show business in 1936 and came back to Stillwater to make their home. Owen enlisted in the army June 30, 1942, and served in 19 different camps, the last being in Casper, Wyo.
He was honorably discharged May 3, 1943.
Survivors include his parents, a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives. He had many friends locally and in the musical entertainment world.
Son of Otto Daniel and Florence Opal (Powell) Gray
He was a member of his father's band, Otto Gray and His Oklahoma Cowboys. (Country Music Sources, Guthrie T. Meade Jr. et al)
Stillwater News-Press 12 Aug 1947, Tue page 3
Owen Gray Dies
Owen Gray, 39, died shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray east of the city. He had been seriously ill the last two months. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Strode Funeral home.
Stillwater Gazette 15 Aug 1947, Fri page 7
Owen Gray Dies, Funeral Rites On Saturday
Funeral services for Owen M. Gray, 39, who died Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray, east of Stillwater, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Strode Funeral home.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. L.H. Shonfelt, of the First Presbyterian church, and American Legion chaplain, and Rev. V.A. Doty.
The well known local man had been ill for some time before his death. He was a world war II veteran. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery and graveside services will be conducted by the Carter C. Hanner American Legion post.
Gray completed his public school education in Stillwater and attended Hill's Business college. Then, with his parents, Otto and Florence Gray, went into show business, formerly what was known as Otto Gray and his Oklahoma Cowboys.
Owen Gray, who was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Stillwater, was a singer and comedian with the group, performing in the larger theaters in the east and over the major radio stations of the National, Columbia and Mutual broadcasting systems.
He and the "Duke of Padukah," noted radio entertainer, were in partnership for awhile, and during that time played the Roxie theater in New York where their popular program was held over a week.
The Grays and their Oklahoma Cowboys quit show business in 1936 and came back to Stillwater to make their home. Owen enlisted in the army June 30, 1942, and served in 19 different camps, the last being in Casper, Wyo.
He was honorably discharged May 3, 1943.
Survivors include his parents, a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives. He had many friends locally and in the musical entertainment world.
Was married to Frances Beis, but divorced later.
Son of Otto Daniel and Florence Opal (Powell) Gray
He was a member of his father's band, Otto Gray and His Oklahoma Cowboys. (Country Music Sources, Guthrie T. Meade Jr. et al)
Stillwater News-Press 12 Aug 1947, Tue page 3
Owen Gray Dies
Owen Gray, 39, died shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray east of the city. He had been seriously ill the last two months. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Strode Funeral home.
Stillwater Gazette 15 Aug 1947, Fri page 7
Owen Gray Dies, Funeral Rites On Saturday
Funeral services for Owen M. Gray, 39, who died Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray, east of Stillwater, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Strode Funeral home.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. L.H. Shonfelt, of the First Presbyterian church, and American Legion chaplain, and Rev. V.A. Doty.
The well known local man had been ill for some time before his death. He was a world war II veteran. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery and graveside services will be conducted by the Carter C. Hanner American Legion post.
Gray completed his public school education in Stillwater and attended Hill's Business college. Then, with his parents, Otto and Florence Gray, went into show business, formerly what was known as Otto Gray and his Oklahoma Cowboys.
Owen Gray, who was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Stillwater, was a singer and comedian with the group, performing in the larger theaters in the east and over the major radio stations of the National, Columbia and Mutual broadcasting systems.
He and the "Duke of Padukah," noted radio entertainer, were in partnership for awhile, and during that time played the Roxie theater in New York where their popular program was held over a week.
The Grays and their Oklahoma Cowboys quit show business in 1936 and came back to Stillwater to make their home. Owen enlisted in the army June 30, 1942, and served in 19 different camps, the last being in Casper, Wyo.
He was honorably discharged May 3, 1943.
Survivors include his parents, a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives. He had many friends locally and in the musical entertainment world.
Son of Otto Daniel and Florence Opal (Powell) Gray
He was a member of his father's band, Otto Gray and His Oklahoma Cowboys. (Country Music Sources, Guthrie T. Meade Jr. et al)
Stillwater News-Press 12 Aug 1947, Tue page 3
Owen Gray Dies
Owen Gray, 39, died shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray east of the city. He had been seriously ill the last two months. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Strode Funeral home.
Stillwater Gazette 15 Aug 1947, Fri page 7
Owen Gray Dies, Funeral Rites On Saturday
Funeral services for Owen M. Gray, 39, who died Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gray, east of Stillwater, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Strode Funeral home.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. L.H. Shonfelt, of the First Presbyterian church, and American Legion chaplain, and Rev. V.A. Doty.
The well known local man had been ill for some time before his death. He was a world war II veteran. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery and graveside services will be conducted by the Carter C. Hanner American Legion post.
Gray completed his public school education in Stillwater and attended Hill's Business college. Then, with his parents, Otto and Florence Gray, went into show business, formerly what was known as Otto Gray and his Oklahoma Cowboys.
Owen Gray, who was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Stillwater, was a singer and comedian with the group, performing in the larger theaters in the east and over the major radio stations of the National, Columbia and Mutual broadcasting systems.
He and the "Duke of Padukah," noted radio entertainer, were in partnership for awhile, and during that time played the Roxie theater in New York where their popular program was held over a week.
The Grays and their Oklahoma Cowboys quit show business in 1936 and came back to Stillwater to make their home. Owen enlisted in the army June 30, 1942, and served in 19 different camps, the last being in Casper, Wyo.
He was honorably discharged May 3, 1943.
Survivors include his parents, a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives. He had many friends locally and in the musical entertainment world.
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