Lorenzo B. Gray (Lenny) was born in Philadelphia , PA to the late Lorenzo L. Gray and Edith Davis Gray. He was the youngest of 5 kids. He was educated in the Philadelphia School System and was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in 1977. Lorenzo attended ATI School in Dallas, TX studying HVAC. He came to Texas to visit a friend and had been in Texas every since.

He was a master of many trades. He later earned a degree in plumbing and held several jobs before going to work for the US Postal Service in 1989. Lorenzo was a valuable and dependable employee and received many commendations. Lorenzo retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years of service.

Lorenzo founded "Black Men Who Care" a Dallas based youth mentoring organization. This organization focus on enhancing the lives of the youth throughout the DFW Metropolitan area. This program was near and dear to him and afforded him the opportunity to meet and mentor hundreds of youths in the DFW area. Some of the schools included George Washington Carver and Thomas Edison and so many others.

Lorenzo started a Podcast about a year ago called "The Plight and Struggle of Black People in America." Producing over 60 videos on YouTube, Lorenzo talked about what he believed the black community needed to be united as people.

On top of all that he was an outstanding father and shared a special bond with Shanika. They spent lots of time and shared lots of laughter and life talks. He also spent time with Tyrice. He signed him up for baseball and was a positive role model for him. He nicknamed Tyrice "L.T." and called Shanika "Fatmoma".

Lorenzo leaves fun times and many memories with Harvey Johnson who he nicknamed Malcolm. They had a brotherly bond and their friendship expanded over 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo L. Gray and Edith Davis-Gray, sisters: Joyce Sellers and Margie Davis.

Lorenzo leaves behind to cherish his memories (2) daughters: Natasha Rose and Shanika Davis; son Manus Ross (Adia); (2) siblings: Leroy Davis and Barbara Davis; a special niece Kim and a host of other relatives and friends.