Birth date: Aug 8, 1986 Death date: Dec 27, 2025
The passing of Austin Whitney Gray marks a deep irreplaceable loss felt by many. He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His amazing laugh and playful personality filled our hearts with happiness and eased any s Read Obituary
he would always know how to make people laugh sad to hear this today may God rest his soul and heal the families hearts , too soon , see you on the other side my brother .
I knew Austin was a "keeper" from the moment Allyce, who so lovingly cared for both our young daughters across the years, brought him to an El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative Bev Bos workshop on "Creative Art, Music, & Language" - it was the evening of October 5, 2011. That is the first time I had the privilege of meeting Austin, and immediately I could feel his vibrant spirit and loving being. What a beautiful match - Austin and Allyce. My heart goes out to all who so dearly miss and deeply love Austin, such a beautiful soul. My prayers are with all of you. May he rest in eternal peace.
Family always comes together at the right time to give strength to the whole. Sending love from your Portland OR family.
One of my favorite memories of Austin was when we all went sock ice skating at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Austin was so wonderful with all the girls, it was really magical. He was such a kind man, a gentle man in the truest sense of the word. He was so patient and loving with other people. It is one of my fondest memories of my daughter Salima's childhood.
The way he combed his daughters hair.& when we went fishing at San Pablo dam reservoir and the goose chased us after I warned him and Aaron .
Witt…
Thanks for all the times you made me laugh. I won’t cry anymore because it’s over, I’d rather smile because it happened.
Get some rest…
Your friend,
Jon Henderson
I remember meeting you at East Campus like it was yesterday. Those days shaped who we became, and I’m grateful you were part of that chapter of my life. It was me, Lalo, Dwayne, Andrew, Rex, John Bennett, and so many other friends—just trying to get through, learning together, and growing up side by side.
There are moments I’ll always remember. That parent-teacher conference with Mr. Palow, when my mom called him “soft-spoken” and all the parents started laughing. Or that time you, Lalo, and Dwayne tried to fight Mr. Soto—thinking back on it now, it still makes me shake my head and laugh. And then there was the time we put a laxative in Mr. Nunley’s coffee and he had to run to the bathroom in the middle of class. Moments like those remind me how alive those days were, and how much joy we shared.
Through everything, you were always a cool person to know and be around. Easygoing, real, and someone who made lasting memories without even trying. I’m truly thankful I had the opportunity to call you a friend.
My deepest condolences to your family, loved ones, and everyone who knew you. You will truly be missed, but never forgotten.
“Those we love never truly leave us. They live on in the stories we tell, the laughter we remember, and the lives they touched.”
Rest easy, Austin.
