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Imani Marshawn Gray

January 13, 1994 — September 9, 2021

IMANI MARSHAWN GRAY was born Thursday, January 13, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio, to Daniella Watkins and Isaac Gray. He was the first born to both parents. Imani grew up in Columbus, Ohio and was a student at Linden McKinley High School. Imani was a very gifted and talented young man who enjoyed 3D sculpting and anime. Imani had a heart of gold and a personality that matched. Imani, age 27, transitioned from this life to the next in the early morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, who was known as Maw Maw, Harriette Mason. Loving memories are cherished by his parents, Daniella Watkins and Isaac Gray; grandmother, Linda Lester; sisters, Iman, Taeyonna, Anikqua, Dymond, and Iesha; brothers, Isaac, Kwakool, Eric, Jerry, Taevaughn, and Theodore; aunts, Michelle and Anola; uncles, Angelo, Roy, Michael, Jon, Jordan, and Roderick; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and special friends; including Jermaine, Mason, Miles, West, Natti, Jakeem, Mikey, and Demarcus.

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Service Schedule

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

10:00am - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service (Main Lobby)

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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Visitation

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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Funeral Webcasting

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

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