Leon Doubinis-Gray, 69

Mr. Leon F. Duobinis-Gray, 69, of Lynn Grove died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

Leon was born on November 20, 1949 in LaFollette, TN to the late Leonard and Naomi Ely Gray. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and his Master’s of Science Degree from East Tennessee State University and his PhD in Zoology from Louisiana State University.  He was a tenured Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at Murray State University from 1988 through his retirement in 2015.  Leon was a dedicated professional who taught with enthusiasm, great knowledge and an uncanny teaching ability that made him fun to be around, according to his students. Leon also developed active research programs that involved both graduate and undergraduate students resulting in articles published in scientific journals.

Those surviving include his wife of 41 years, Eileen Duobinis-Gray of Lynn Grove; a brother in law, Stanley Duobinis (Margaret) of Baltimore; a sister in law, Jacquiline Duobinis of Virginia Beach; a niece, Jacqueline Duobinis of Maryland; a nephew, Vincent Duobinis (Emmy) of Elkton, Maryland; two great nieces, Kayte Ray and Kali Duobinis of Elkton, Maryland; and his special pets, Charlie, Freddy, Bubba, Tigger, Blackie and Whitey.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Remembrances may take the form of a donation to the Human Society of Calloway County.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mr. Duobinis-Gray.