Caleb Forest Gaffney (Lansing)

Mr. Caleb Forest Gaffney, “C-Dubb” passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hospice of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 29 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 4, 1992, the son of David A. and Laura M. Ray.

Caleb lived in Lansing most of his life. He attended Eastern and Sexton High Schools in the Lansing School District and Holt Public Schools. Caleb and his family spent many of his younger years in the Baker/Donora neighborhood and on the east side of Lansing. He learned to play the drums at an early age and moved on to percussion throughout high school. Caleb loved music, dancing, video games, and sports. He was always willing to help and defend those who needed defending. Caleb had a big smile and an even bigger heart. There was never a dull moment being around him. Caleb loved being around family and will be missed by many.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, David A. Ray and Laura M. Ray; step-parent, Christine Hulbert; grandparent, Marian Phillips; 4 sisters, Lisa Hulbert, Mara (Chelsa) Jackson, Cassandra Ray, and Josephine Pinkston; 3 brothers, David A. (Aneesa) Ray, Jr., Daniel A. (Gloria) Ray and Joseph Pinkston; nieces, Lamarieana Lester, Zariyah Malone, Exenia Hulbert, Jordynn Malone, Heaven Sauls, Enija Hester, Ariyana Gutierrez, and Danielle Woodson; nephews, Daylin Jackson, Brian Lester, Donnell Malone, Izayah Malone, Quinnton Malone, Ezra Malone, Jo’Mari Hester, David Ray, and Jasin Edgar; aunts, Diane Gaines and Louise Sangster; cousins, Chontel Gains, C’iara Richardson, Sa’maira Richardson, Brian McQueen, Madea McQueen, Bohmani Sangster, and Sanyla Sangster; many other relatives and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Georgia Ann Sangster.