Jackson Thomas Gray, of Kerrville, Texas, gained his Angel Wings on Feb. 25, 2021. He was born in Fredericksburg to Rayni and Tommy Gray on Nov. 24, 2020. Jackson was named after his great-great-grandmother, Evelyn Jackson Stewart, and his daddy, Thomas H. Gray III. Jackson was born on his great-great aunt’s birthday.
In his short 3 months on Earth, Jackson knew so much love, laughter and happiness. He was always smiling and showing off his big blue eyes. When he was only 2 days old, he rolled over, surprising everyone and showing his great might. He was curious, playful and always lit up the room. He would eagerly watch his cousins play, and they were always making him smile. He was as tall as his cousin, Lyric, who was only two months older. We knew to be fast with diaper changes or we would be drenched. His Mimi and PawPaw spoiled him rotten, and he could not have been more loved. They would Facetime him numerous times during the day, and he recognized their faces and voices.
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