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Duane Ellsworth Gray

Duane Ellsworth Gray, 83, of Bella Vista answered His Master's call to "come up hither" on Oct. 10, 2013, following a long battle with a progressive disease. He was born in Iona, S.D., the son of Duncan and Winifred Gray. Duane served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of Heritage Baptist Church and served as assistant pastor. Duane enjoyed playing golf and keeping himself busy. He is preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Wilson; and his parents. Duane is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn Gray; one son, Don Gray and his wife, Karol, of Waynesville, N.C.; one daughter, Kit Fanning and her husband, Ron, of Thermopolis, Wyo.; one brother, Malcolm Gray and his wife, Connie, of Sheridan, Wyo.; one sister, Gladine Hanks of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren. Interment was at National Cemetery in Fayetteville. Memorial service will be Monday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, located at 501 Highlands Blvd., in Bella Vista. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published October 12, 2013

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