Mr. Malik Tyronne Gray was born August 8, 1999 in Dumas, AR. He was the loving son of Lakesha McCarrell and Corey Gray. On Friday, September 24, 2021, he had his transition to eternal life.
Malik was a 2017 graduate of Lower Richland High School, Hopkins, SC. He was a member of the football team for the two years he attended.
Malik enjoyed playing football and basketball, and was also an aspiring rapper. He spent countless hours in the recording studio perfecting his craft. He enjoyed shopping, making raps, and listening to different music. His smile would always light up any room. Malik was baptized in Jesus name in 2012.
Malik shared a beautiful daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Jayla Washington. They met in 2018 and have been joined at the hip since. They enjoyed simple things together like shopping, going out to eat, and just hanging out with friends.
Malik was preceded in death by: his maternal great-grandmother, Geneva McCarrell; his cousin, Neondric Langston.
Mr. Malik Tyronne Gray leaves to cherish his memory: his girlfriend, Jayla Washington; daughter, A’ryah Gray, of Columbia, SC; parents, Lakesha McCarrell and Corey Gray; grandmother, Jamie (Donald) Bell, of Arkansas; grandfather, Richard (Rose) McCarrell; grandmother, Geneva Jordan, Sioux, IA; grandparents, Samuel (Ellen) Gray, of Columbia, SC; beloved sisters, Jayla Brown and Keondra Gray; aunts, NaQuisha Panuco and Donna Bell, Ammie Young, Margie Rouse, Callie Jordan, Serena Jordan, all of Arkanas, Jacqueline Belk, and Shakelia King, both, Sioux City, IA and Chiquita Moore, of Columbia, SC; aunt, Juanita Gray; uncles, Tony Langston, Winston Jordan, and Johnny Gill, all of Arkansas, and Antonio Jordan, Sioux City, IA, Lonnie Jordan, of Kansas, Andrew Langston, of Minnesota, and Ronnie Langston, of Minnesota,; a host of cousins, other relatives, and loving friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
My sincerest condolences to the family on the physical loss of your loved one. May GOD grant you with comfort, peace and understanding.
Love,
Bruce Dorsey And Family
Keisha I am so sorry about the loss of your son . I Pray That God will get you and your Family strength to get thru this. I Pray for the Angels to wrap their arms around your Family and bring you comfort Amen . Love you if you need anything please contact me.
Our sincere condolences to the family
May God continue to bless you in the coming days may you find strength in him. Remember to be absent from the body is the be with Christ.
May the Holy Spirit comfort all during the this difficult time
Our prayers and condolences go out to you and yiur family in this time of bereavement
Prayers for you and your family KEISHA 🙏🙏🙏
Kiesha, my sweet child I’m so sorry. I know this will be the hardest thing you will face. I’m here if you need anything you and you baby girl please let me. Malik was a dear sweet boy and so handsome, he will live forever in my heart.