James C. Gray

In the afternoon of July 26, 2011 James Gray was called to rest at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, CA. James C. Gray (better known as Big Peter to his friends) was born on January 1, 1939, in Magnolia, Arkansas to his parents Mattie Stephens and J.T. Gray. He was preceded in death by his mother Mattie Moore, his stepfather Genie Moore and his sister Mattie Beth Lewis. Peter left Magnolia as a teenager and lived in Chicago for a while. After leaving Chicago he came to Los Angeles where he lived and worked for many years. He was a member of construction union local 802 from 1964-1995. His passions in life included having a good time, being around good company, listening to good ol' down home blues and gospel. Big Peter was always looking for a game of chance whether it was dominos or poker. He especially loved playing poker when there was a chance for monetary gain. Celebrating his life and cherishing his memory is his daughter Jeanetta Rembert and her mother Cathy, five grandchildren, Devon, Destiny, Ty'Shawn, Da'Shawn and Aniree, former wife- Ceola Hudson, two Aunts, Dorothy Barnett of Las Vegas, NV, Velma Stephens of Wilmington, CA, four nephews Tommy Lewis (Aletheia) of La Puente, Andrew Lewis Jr. (Carolyn) Long Beach, Donald Ray Lewis (Shelly) Sacramento and Anthony Charles Lewis of San Francisco. A host of great nieces and nephews as well as a multitude of cousins and friends will be left to celebrate and reflect back on his colorful life. Rest and dress that is what he did and the way he lived.

Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275