Celebrating The Life Of Jawara Gray

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF

Jawara Orlando Gray March 9 1978 -March 7 2016

WELCOME The family would like to thank you for your attendance and for your kind thoughts and prayers. We have been comforted by the numerous messages of sympathy and encouragement we have received and by your generous expressions of love, condolence and support. My son Jawara who was so dear to me, passed after a valiant fight with cancer. He didn’t lose the fight, but cancer took his body. He has gone home to a better place. WThe arrangements for the funeral are as follows: Date: Thursday 24th March at 11.30am Venue: Christ The Redeemer Church, Allenby Road, Southall UB1 2HE Reception: Barnhill Community Centre, Ayles Road Hayes UB4 9HG Thank you all for your support at this time.

Kind regards, Mother,

Judy Wellington xx

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Procession: You’ll Never Walk Alone …

Nina Simone Welcome: Rev. Dr Joel Matthew Thomas 1st Hymn: The Lord’s My Shepherd 1st Reading : Shorliza Oduboure Psalm 91 2nd Hymn: My God is Awesome Second Reading: Jeremiah Sterling: 1. Corin Chapt 13 verses 1 – 10.

Tributes (1) Nicola Gray (2) Richard Barratt (3) Michael Phombeah A solo rendition (4) Dr. Robert Springett (5) Ade Oduboure Eulogy By Kenyatta Gray

Words of Comfort : Rev Dr. Joel M Thomas D. Th Prayers for the family 3rd Hymn; Good Good Father n avid entrepreneur and business man, Jawara otherwise Last respects known as Juxxy Gray ran a successful chauffeur and

hospitality company, J Gray Cars. Graduating frm Drayton Manor High School, Jawara went on to work on two BBC shows, including the immensly popular Strictly Come Dancing. Most recently touring the Olympic stadium, Jawara also

experienced the high life working on London Fashion Week and was immensely proud of his profession (and his car)!

Recessional: Redemption Song

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My darling son Jawara, you came into my life on the 9th of March, 1978.

You brought love, joy, laughter and immense pride to my life. You learnt to spell your name aged three, and by four would sing; “Jawara Orlando Gray, Stylie Gray.”

You made your own songs and had a beautiful voice.

Your first nine years of life in Jamaica birthed in you a love for the island that remained with you throughout life and it was no surprise that you chose to get married there and wanted to dedicate your life to helping children there.

“Juxxy” I won’t come home anymore and see the TV on the sports channel, or see that you had the dinner I left in the fridge. I won’t hear the door open and a big voice shout “Mudder Jaffrey” because I will have you with me always, in my heart, in my thoughts, and in my dreams.

I will see your beautiful face smiling back at me...

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We spoke so much in the last two weeks and I am assured that you are in a better place. I take with me your words in my Mother’s Day card: “Trust God that everything will fall into place.”

Rest well my precious son.

See you at Tinglayas later on…

Love always, Mum

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My dear son! I miss you so much It keeps hurting, I can’t stop crying My eyes always search for you in the sky Heart longs for finding you in heaven My dear son! I love you so much I feel so empty without you I am so scared of my future without you Heart longs for being around you for my safety My dear son! You are my angel I still feel that you are caring for me from above I tell my broken heart that you are still watching me Heart longs for your care even from heaven My dear son! I was thinking I gave you life The reality is that you had given me life Without you and your presence, I can’t exist I long for your company in my heart, on that I insist.

Please be there in my heart.

-Poem by Ambika Adhikari Tiwari

Jawara was a peace loving, caring, and conscious individual who had a genuine care for building and uplifting his community.

Why We Jawara...

A loyal family man, for Jawara; family and friends came first. “He was a great human being, husband, son, brother and uncle. The gap in our family tapestry will be forever torn.� - Mother, Judy

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My soul he doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill: For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still.

My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God’s house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be.

Jawara and Nicola, the love of his life were married on 28th August 2013 after being together for nearly 16 years. The happy couple honymooned in Jamaica.

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HYMN: My God Is Awesome y God is Awesome He can move mountains Keep me in the valley Hide me from the rain My God is Awesome Heals me when I’m broken Strength where I’ve been weakened Forever He will reign...

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My God is Awesome Savior of the whole world Giver of Salvation

By His stripes I am healed My God is Awesome Today I am forgiven His grace is why I’m livingraise His Holy name

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My God Is Awesome Awesome, Awesome, Awesome He’s Mighty, He’s Mighty, He’s Mighty, He’s Mighy Awesome... Awesome He’s Holy, He’s Holy, He’s Holy, He’s Holy Awesome... Awesome He’s Great He’s Great, He’s Great, He’s Great Awesome... Awesome Deliverer, Deliverer, Deliverer, Deliverer Awesome... Awesome

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Provider, Provider, Provider, Provider Awesome... Awesome Protector, Protector, Protector, Protector Awesome... Awesome

My God is Awesome He can move mountainsKeep me in the valley Hide me from the rain

My God is Awesome Heals me when I’m broken Strength where I’ve been weakened Praise his holy name.

“No one word for the pain, the longing, the brevity Of a life meant for living; an old soul meant to grow older than mine; Would there be any one price too high, any sacrifice too great, For one more moment, one more breath, one more warm touch; I grasp desperately and sense the closeness the ONE just at the fingertips of my heart and mind, Only to realise again and again and again, There is no “One” - you are gone and I am - less.”

- Cheryl McDonald

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Dear Uncle Juxxy Thank you for being such a great uncle, and teasing me all through my childhood, giving me nuff jokes and loving me. “Man a work for da credit union.”We will forever treasure the joy that you brought to us.

Watch over us til we see you again. ’ -From Teesha, Sholly, Ashley, Aaron and Jada

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HYMN: Good, Good Father I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think your like But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night You tell me that your pleased and that I’m never alone You’re a good, good father It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are And I’m loved by you It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide But I know we’re all searching for answers only you provide

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A better brother can’t be found, he loved good food and football, especially Liverpool FC. I’ll miss him every day.

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Juxxy was a great friend, a wonderful listener and above all made you feel so special and valued.

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This is not a goodbye my son, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy. Thank you for loving me and receiving my love in return. Thank you for the memories I will cherish forever. But most of all, thank you for showing me that there will come a time when we will be reunited.

I love you So Much.

Rest In Eternal Peace Son, Mum.

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