Lonnie Dexter Gray, Jr., 42, of Freehold died Friday, December 11, 2015.  He was born in Freehold Township and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Freehold Township High School. He was a welder and member of the Iron Workers Union. Surviving are his children, Lonnie Dexter Gray, III, Julia Gray, and Leah Gray; the love of his life Cheryl Baron; his father, Lonnie Dexter Gray; his mother, Barbara Trebotica LaForge; a brother, Ryan Gray and wife Diane; two sisters, Allison Messer and her husband Herbert and Jill Gray; 13 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visiting will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.