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Paul Gregory Obituary
Mr. Paul B. Gregory, of 122 Kentucky Ave., Petersburg, Va., entered eternal rest at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.
He celebrated 55 years of marriage to the late Pinkie Harrison Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Rosa Gregory; four brothers, Joseph, Jacob, William and Peter Gregory; three sisters, Virgie Burrow, Annie Goodwyn and Rachel Neverson; one son, Roy P. Gregory; and daughter-in-law, Julia Gregory; one granddaughter, Fredericka Joy Prather.
Paul accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Little Mount Baptist Church.
Paul was a self-starter, who worked many careers during his lifetime. He retired from Greenbank Construction Co. as a pipefitter, carpenter and concrete finisher. He also worked for Petersburg Area Transit for a number of years after his retirement. In his spare time, he was a barber for many family and friends in the community. He also enjoyed fishing with his sons, grandsons and nephews.
In 2005, Paul was honored by Virginia State University Alumni Association with the first annual Solomon's Wisdom Award.
He leaves to cherish his memory six children, James Gregory (Edith), Minister Ann G. Neverson (Claude Sr.), Deloris G. Jordan (Starrier), Paul B. Gregory (Samantha), all of Petersburg, Ralph A. Gregory (Alonda) of Chester, Va., Randy J. Gregory (Ophelia) of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, Sherri Jordan, Karen Graves (Vernon), Claude Jr. (Allison), Pamela Jordan-Farr (Tariq), Michael Gregory (Stacey), Christian Graves, Katrina Gregory, Keith Gregory, Gregory Neverson, Kenya Jordan-Courtney (Nigel), Ryan Williams, Mark Hall, Cheryl Williams (Walter), Darlene Bates (Clinton), Shaunda Cobb, LaWanda Fuller (Bernard), Alphonso Mason, Alicia Gregory and Ralph Gregory Jr.; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Rebecca Harrison, Sarah Griffin (Ward Sr.) and Lejest Williamson; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Harrison (Alvera), Frances Dillard, Bessie Burrow (Robert Sr.), Louise Burrow, Edith Gregory, Josephine Gregory and Florence Thomas; and many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
We would like to thank the staff of Adult Healthcare Solutions, specifically Administrator Florence Goodwyn and caretakers Mary Johnson and Calvin Young. Also, we appreciate the services rendered by doctors, nurses and staff on duty (2nd floor east and ICU) at Southside Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name (Paul B. Gregory Sr.) to VSU Endowed Scholarship Foundation, P.O. BOX 9292, Petersburg, VA 23806.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. Pastor Jeffrey Reaves will officiate and the Rev. Charles W. Davis Jr., pastor of Little Mount Baptist Church, will eulogize. Interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. Relatives and friends will assemble at 122 Kentucky Ave., Petersburg, at 11 a.m. Family may be contacted at 861-3002, 721-8968 or 721-7620.
Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Gregory
Vicky Jones-Milton
December 11, 2008
To all of the Gregory Family. There is no greater lost than that of a precious caring father. My heart goes out to each and every family member.
Bobbie Tate
December 8, 2008
Ann, Deloris, and Family,
I was sorry to hear of your lost. I pray that God will continue to streghten you and send you that comforter.
Love,
Bobbie Tate
Regina Chandler
December 6, 2008
Paul, Samantha, Ralph, and Alonda,
I just got the news about Uncle Paul today. I am too sharing in your sorry; for he was a favorite uncle; always kind and accepting to me and my family. He and daddy are together again in peace. My prayers are with you all. Peace and love.
Michele Tallent
December 6, 2008
Aunt Ann, Uncle Claude, Junior, and Greg:
Our deepest condolenses go out to you and your family during your time of mourning. Please except our sincere appology for not being able to be with you all in your time of sorrow.
Peace, besafe, and many blessings.
Michele, Daniel, Anaiah, and Ian
Terry Wright
December 6, 2008
Debby and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our prayers and hopes are with you and your family today and always.
Terry, Debby Wright & Family
Katrina Austin
December 5, 2008
Ann & Claude, we are sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
My grandmother, mother, and Aunt Bessie thought the world of your whole family. I know that he will be truly missed, however, we know that he is in a better place now and resting peacefully with our lord.
May God Bless you all .
With heartfelt sympathy,
Celestine Epps, Katrina Austin & family
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
December 5, 2008
Brother Starrie and Silhouette Deloris Jordan and family;
May God's grace, mercy, and abundant love give you strength through this difficult period. We pray that you will celebrate your father's life and the blessings he brought into your lives.
The Brothers & Silhouettes of the Petersburg (Virginia) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
Joyce Massenburg
December 5, 2008
Ann and Deloris,
Your family is in my prayers. I will not be able to make it up there for the funeral.
May God bless.
Joyce Massenburg
Dorian Tyree
December 5, 2008
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor 5:8). Your beloved Patriarch has entered God's eternal rest. We are sending up prayers for you and your family for the peace that passes all understanding, and for traveling grace during this difficult season.
Joyce Neverson-Cole
December 5, 2008
I feel honored to have known and shared in the life of your Father. May the knowledge of the word of God sustain you at this time. May God bless each of you.
Dorrie & David Banks
December 4, 2008
Paul & Samantha, We were sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We know it's hard not to be sad, but your tears will turn into joy because of sweet memories of your father. May God give you and your family strength, and be encouraged in knowing that God does not make mistakes. We love you and we're hear for you.
Jovita Fant
December 4, 2008
Jimmy & Penny...
As we are believers, you know that "DAD" has gone on, and his crown awaits. This is what he lived for to go on to a higher place. May God continue to smile on you and your family.
Love,
Sissy
debra crosby
December 3, 2008
Mrs. Jordan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Gregory.
Love,
Rob, Debra and the boys
Dea Sherman & Sandra Cole
December 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bernadine Hopkins
December 3, 2008
Deloris, wishing you and your family strength and peace. Where answers fails, seek prayer.
Bernadine Hopkins
Fred & Jean Dillard
December 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Gia "Gigi" Sims
December 3, 2008
Dear "Jimmy" & Samantha, I am sorry for your loss. May God keep the memories of your Pop vibrant in your heart. Jimmy, if you are any indication of your Dad's spirit - then I know he was a great man! God Bless You and Your Family during this time with strength. Love Always, Cousin Gigi & Jeff
Bunnie Gaines-Tabb
December 3, 2008
Deloris, our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
December 3, 2008
James, Ann and the Gregory Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "For His anger is but a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Alonzo Edwards
December 2, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Beverly & Leroy Johnson
December 2, 2008
Deloris and family,
Your pops, dad, granddad, dad-in-love (law), brother, uncle, cousin, the patriarch of the family, is resting in the arms of our Father in heaven. The memories of his love and kindness will forever be with you. He has fought the good fight. With deepest sympathy.
A. Jeffrey LaValley
December 2, 2008
My prayers are with the family during this time of transition.
Clementine Smith
December 2, 2008
My family and I will miss Uncle Paul. His legacy will live on in his sons and daughters and in the fond memories that we all have of him. He is truly one of God's best.
Stephen Johnson
December 2, 2008
Randy Gregory and family. You have my sincerest condolences and prayers at this time of transition. Know that God is able:
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Corinthians 15:55
May God give you traveling mercies in your journey to Petersburg.
John Mays
December 2, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May God surround,support,and confort you as you endure these painful hours. Blessed are they that morn, for they shall be conforted.
RICHETTA WYCHE-GRAVES
December 2, 2008
GEE, ANN, LOIS, JIMMIE, RALPH, AND RANDY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER (COUSIN PAUL) AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU AND REMEMBER GOD SAW HIM GETTING TIRED AND CURE WAS NOT MEANT TO BE, SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HIM AND WHISPERED, "COME WITH ME". WITH TEARFUL EYES YOU WATCHED AS HE PASSED AWAY, ALTHOUGH YOU LOVED HIM DEEPLY, YOU COULD NOT MAKE HIM STAY, HIS GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING, HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST, GOD BROKE YOUR HEARTS TO PROVE HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. KEEP THE FAITH AND REMEMBER ALL THE SPECIAL MOMENTS YOU SHARED.
Troy Covington
December 2, 2008
May you look to the Lord in your time of grief, so that he can provide all your needs. God Bless and our prayers go out to the entire family during this time.
Steven Williams
December 2, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick & Jackie Williams
December 1, 2008
To Randy & the Gregory Family:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Be strong and lean on your faith.
Pam Mabery
December 1, 2008
To Randy and the Gregory Family,
I wish you strength and peace through this difficult time of sorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for safe travel and the support of family and friends.
Sincerely,
Pam Mabery
Craig Kelley
December 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jay Reidsma
December 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alfred & Toya Jefferson
December 1, 2008
In times like these, we pray that your family will find strength and peace in the Lord. God bless.
Roosevelt Campbell
December 1, 2008
May the Spirit of the Lord comfort you and the family during this season. We are praying.
dwayne gurley
December 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Randy.
God Bless and keep you all.
Dwayne Gurley
Willie & Beverly Brown
December 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Janet Taylor
December 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Todd Durocher
December 1, 2008
sorry for the loss, praying for the family.
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