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Dick Gresham Obituary
Dick was from Greensboro, Ala., and was an avid Crimson Tide football fan. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Dick became a mathematics teacher in the N.C. and S.C. school systems, eventually retiring in 2008. In addition to teaching, Dick coached football, baseball and also coached two N.C. state championship softball teams at Independence High School in Charlotte. He was a member of the Calabash VFW, the Calabash Elks and Quantico Marine Athletes Association.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marge M. Gresham; sons, Kreg and his wife, Lynn, and Kris and his wife, Debbie; and four grandchildren, Hayden, Tanner, Karsen and Tyler. Along with his family, Dick has many friends who supported him through this long battle.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in the Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel, Shallotte.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Shallotte. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Dick to UNC Chapel Hill Lineberger Cancer Center, Bone Marrow Program, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 or the Quantico Marines Athletes Scholarship Fund, c/o Ron Maheau, 274 Beacon Street, Unit 8R, Boston, MA 02116.
Private online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
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Steve Fortson
July 12, 2025
Everyone has someone that they want to be more like. Dick was tht person to me. He coached my son in more than football. He was a leader and was loved by every kid he taught and coached. Dick had a way to make kids understand what he expected and he truly led by example. GOD REST YOUR WONDERFUL SOUL.
Steve Fortson
July 11, 2023
Dick was one of the finest men that I've ever met. My son loved playing for him. Kids were inspired by him. There is nothing finer that I can say of anyone. Rest In Peace Coach
Steve Fortson
July 19, 2013
Dick Gresham was one of the finest men I have ever known. He stood for something! Education and furthering young people were things that Dick was passionate about. We had the pleasure of having him at Piedmont where everyone loved him.
RIP My Friend.
Sarah James
July 19, 2013
Praying for the Gresham family during this difficult time.
Sherée Logan
July 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!! One of the greatest teachers Piedmont High ever had!! R.I.P. Coach Gresham
betty cagigas
July 18, 2013
may you rest in peace and gods love with your family
Karen Casacalenda
July 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Jose Hugo
July 18, 2013
May you now be able to rest in peace Coach Gresham. You were a great teacher, coach, and mentor! You will be truly, missed by all that you have come in contact with! May your legacy live on Devil Dawg..
-Semper Fi
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