Warren E. Gregg

1921 - 2018

WILLIAMSBURG - Warren E. Gregg, of Williamsburg Landing in Williamsburg, VA went to his heavenly home on December 26, 2017, after a long and prosperous life of 96 years. He was the son of Robert E. and Elizabeth Luker Gregg and was born in Charleroi, PA on January 26, 1921. Warren was married to his lifetime love, his wife of almost 68 years, Martha Swart Gregg. He is survived by three children: Robert E. Gregg and his wife Donna of Arlington, VA and their two children, Kate and Robbie; their daughter, Liz Hurst of Hayes, VA and her two children, Scott Crocker and Ashley Hollins (Daniel); and their son, John Gregg and his wife Dominique, who live in France. He is also survived by his four great grandchildren, Ryan and Austin Crocker, Anthony Tschantre and Peyton Hollins. Mr. Gregg graduated from Washington and Jefferson College where he served a term as an alumni representative on the Board of Trustees. He began his business career with the Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company where he served for 36 years as an officer and director. During this period, he served as President of the Associated Tobacco Manufacturers and an Associate Director of the Tobacco Institute. He was then transferred to Reading, PA with Bachman Foods and Helme Products, Inc. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and several state CPA societies. In 1977, he moved to Myrtle Beach, SC where he worked as a business consultant in the accounting firm of Smith, Sapp, Bookout and Crumpler. Throughout his career, he also served as a director and treasurer of the Ohio Valley General Hospital in Wheeling and The Reading Hospital. Warren has been a devoted Christian his whole life and put his faith in God above all. He was ordained an elder in Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church in 1950 and served on the Session in Wheeling, WV, Reading, PA, Myrtle Beach, SC and Jamestown, VA. There will be a private memorial service held for the family.