James E. Gray
Nov. 30, 1903-April 28, 1981
Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 1, 1981, page 2, col. 5-6, microfilm Niles District Library
James E. Gray, 77, 105 N. 15th St., Niles, died 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 at his residence, after an extended illness.
A former employee of Tyler Refrigeration Co., he also served for 22 years, from 1937-1959, as a captain in the Niles City Police Department.
Born November 30, 1903, in New Carlisle, Indiana, he had spent most of his lifetime in this area.
Gray was married July 21, 1923, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the former Edna L. Neblung, who survives him.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lorraine) Juergensen, Summit, New Jersey; Mrs. John (Janice) Zimmerman, Manhattan, Kansas; and Mrs. John (Cleo) Wade, Birmingham, Michigan.
Gray had 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m today, at Halbritter Funeral Home, the Michael P. Schulz, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cassopolis, officiating.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made, at the request of the family, to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to the Berrien County Cancer Service.