" On Monday, August 2, 2021, Shawn Allen Gray Sr. passed away at Mary Washington Hospital.

Shawn was born on July 7, 1978 in Fredericksburg Virginia to Billy and Joyce Gray (Gallahan).

Shawn was preceded in death by girlfriend Nicole White Bushman.

He is survived by his three children Shawn Jr., Meghan and Jaxsen, his granddaughter Maylynn his brother Shane (Katie), Boogie (Candis), several cousins nieces and nephews ( Friends)

Shawn Gray started his first job at his Uncle Bucks body shop when he was eight years old. Shawn later transition to being a plumber when he was older.

Shawn Gray loved to EAT, loved spending time with his family and his friends, who he referred to as "My People" He loved to work on and detail cars. Shawn loved to work. He never wanted to sit still, he always loved to be doing something.

Shawn would give the shirt off his back and would help anyone in need.

The family will plan his celebration of life at a later date. "