Michael Dean Gray, 51, of Vero Beach, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2013 at his residence.

He was born November 25, 1961 in Paris, TN and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 2 years, coming from Palm Bay, FL.

Mr. Gray served 20 years for the Navy U.S as a First Class Petty Officer. He was a member of VFW, the American Legion in Palm Bay, FL. He was employed for Virginia Beach Police Department as a Breath Tech from 1993-1999.

Survivors include his wife, of 17 years, Melinda Gray of Vero Beach, FL; daughters, Lacey Weaver of Mt. Juliet, TN and Heather Gray of Palm Bay, FL; son, Matthew Moll of Beatrice, NE; brother, Tracy Gray of Union City, TN; father, Kenneth Gray of Paris, TN; 3 grandchildren.

He was preceded by his mother Joyce Gray.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral home from 5 - 7p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com .