Mr. Ricardo Maurice Gray

Ricardo Maurice Gray (Ricardo Suave), a positive light and pure soul, was born on October 17, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, at Georgia Baptist Hospital to Yolanda Gray and Anthony B. Potts. Affectionately known as “Cardo,” Ricardo was a devoted son, brother, father, and friend whose presence brought joy and comfort to everyone he encountered. From an early age, Ricardo loved sports, especially baseball. He played in the Murphey Candler Baseball League during his elementary school years. His love for music and percussion instruments grew into a passion for rap and other musical genres. Ricardo attended Nancy Creek Elementary and Woodland Elementary, then continued to Sandy Springs Middle School and Haynes Bridge Middle School, before attending North Springs High School, Class of 2005. Ricardo was cherished by his classmates and made countless lifelong memories with his childhood friends at Lynwood Park and Recreation Center, a place that held a special place in his heart while growing up. During his teenage years, Ricardo worked at StarTime Movie Theater in Roswell and later at a Chevrolet dealership, along with other jobs throughout his life. He was a proud member of the Sickle Cell Warriors community, where he built lifelong bonds and exchanged support with fellow warriors. Ricardo embodied true resilience— NEVER allowing his condition to define or limit him. Selfless and compassionate, he constantly checked on others before allowing others to check on him while refusing to make any excuses. He chose to live fully, proving that sickle cell would not overshadow his spirit. Ricardo was a true “Polo fanatic,” known for his sharp style and designer glasses, he displayed power and confidence wherever he went. In 2012, Ricardo met Sharon Creamer, along with her son Cameron Creamer, whom Ricardo helped father and raise. Together, they welcomed their beautiful and spirited son, Nazir Maurice Gray, born on March 29, 2018. Ricardo’s love for his children was unwavering, and he embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly. Being a father was his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Ricardo was blessed with a large and loving family. Along with his parents, Yolanda Gray and Anthony B. Potts, he is survived by his siblings: Delvin Gray and Jordan Gray (maternal); and Maurice Moore, Lakaii Richardson (Michael), J’Aimeka Ferrell, Linda Bell (Andrae), Sparkle Potts-Hosley (Tremayne), Anthony Potts Jr., Omi Potts, Genuine Potts, and Amaya Moore (paternal). He is also survived by his grandparents, Addie Horton and step-grandfather Jimmy Horton. Ricardo leaves to cherish his memory his beloved nieces and nephews: Jyrian, Cameron, JaMarius, Amirah, Roman, Riley, Harlei, and Kayden. His memory will also live on through his cherished aunts and uncle: Edwina “Auntie Winnie” Ta’Mika “Bronzer” Banks, Demetris Gray, and Frankie Gray. He was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, Antavius L. Potts, his maternal great-grandmother, Clarice Almond, his paternal grandmother, Fannie B. Wooden, his paternal grandfather, Willie Pullins, and beloved aunts, Dorothy Duggans and Mary Spivey.   Additionally, Ricardo will forever be cherished by his close friends Jermaine Bulger, Richard King, and Julius Merriweather, along with his close cousins Bobby Green Jr., Rafael Spivey Sr., Latoine Duggans, Naomi Gray, Ethan Gray, Jackson Gray as well as a host of extended family and friends who loved him dearly. Ricardo’s unwavering strength, vibrant spirit, and boundless love will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

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