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James Gregory Sr.

1952 - 2023

James Gregory Sr. obituary, 1952-2023

BORN

1952

DIED

2023

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Eastman Funeral Home - New London

200 W Main Street

New London, Ohio

James Gregory Obituary

James E Gregory Sr.

Mar 9, 1952 - Dec 24, 2023

New London

James E. Gregory Sr. of New London died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at his residence.

James was born March 9, 1952, the son of Fred Harold and Georgia Evelyn (Stephens) Gregory.

He owned JD Auto in New London alongside his nephew. He also worked as a set-up man at Lithonia Lighting in Vermilion and as maintenance management at Aster Court Apts. James enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping. He loved his family and celebrating holidays. He also liked shooting pool and loved classic cars. James was a member of Eversprings Missionary Baptist Church.

James' survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joy; children, Karen (Benjamin) Fillmore, James (Sabrina) Gregory Jr., and Carrie (Kelsey) Clyburn; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren with three more on the way; and siblings, Evelyn, Earl, Phil, Kathy, David, and Larry.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Dale Gregory; three sisters; and two brothers.

James' services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, until the time of service at 12 p.m. at Eversprings Missionary Baptist Church, 49536 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst. Burial will follow at Grove Street Cemetery.

Condolences can be given online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Dec. 28, 2023.

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29

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Eversprings Missionary Baptist Church

49536 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001

Dec

29

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Eversprings Missionary Baptist Church

49536 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001

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Eastman Funeral Home - New London

200 W Main Street, New London, OH 44851

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