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Bernie Gregory Obituary
He was born September 24, 1934, in Brooklyn, IL, the son of Lloyd and Margaret Parrott Gregory. He married Janice Ridings on June 8, 1958, in Rushville, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son and two daughters, Jon (Maria) Gregory of Winchester, Lynne (J.T.) Marucco of St. Charles, and Beth (Lee) Rowden of New Berlin; seven grandchildren, Nick Gregory, Danny Gregory, Maddie Marucco, Corbin Marucco, Morgan Rowden, Cady Rowden, and April Abbott; and one brother, Bill (Leigh) Gregory of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janie Wenger.
Mr. Gregory received a Master's Degree in Chemistry from Western Illinois University and later received his Master's in Administration, also from WIU. He began work as a research chemist in Chicago. He then moved to Jacksonville to work for School District #117 as a chemistry teacher, guidance counselor, Assistant Principal and Principal at Jacksonville High School. He was especially proud to have been a football coach for the Crimsons. He then began work at Passavant Area Hospital as a Vice President and Human Resources Director, retiring after 23 years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army Reserves, serving during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Gregory enjoyed watching Bears games. His faith in God and love for his family were the most important things in his life. Bernie especially loved taking his family water skiing, and had many wonderful memories from their trips to Lake Norfolk in Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015, at Grace United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, with burial at Liberty Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.buchanancody.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Bernie Gregory
Linda & Larry Meyer
July 25, 2021
So many happy memories with Bernie and his
family. We are thinking of you and your family and all the happy memories you have of him. A great guy not to be forgotten
Deana Wells
July 25, 2021
This came up on my memory page today! What a great man, friend and boss!
Ron Garfield
August 8, 2015
Mr Gregory was the principal at JHS when I got hired to teach there early in my teaching career. A kind person. Ronald Steven Garfield
August 7, 2015
Bernie was a wonderful friend and neighbor to us. We have many fond memories of time together.
Gary and Ann Kaufman, Crossville, Tennessee
Harry Howe
August 4, 2015
A life well lived. i was privileged to have known him. Harry Howe
Lisa Akers
August 3, 2015
Many fond memories of Mr. Gregory. May those memories comfort you in the days to come.
Georgeann Chalcraft
August 3, 2015
Mr. Gregory will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man in the halls of JHS. RIP
Larry Stewart
August 2, 2015
Coach Gregory was my Soph. FB Coach with Coach Farmer. Inspired me to be an educator. Tremendous educator. Condolences to his family.
Larry Stewart; Greenville, IL
August 2, 2015
Jon&Maria, Such a nice guy, always said hi when I saw him at PAH, so sorry for you loss,
Debby DeGeal
Margaret (Hamey) Batts
August 2, 2015
I want to thank your family for sharing your dad with the JHS family. He helped me so much after the death of my mother while he was in the guidance office. And as then Asst. Principal for managing to keep the graduation for the Class of '70 as good as it was considering the loss of Mr . Patterson was a couple of days prior to our graduation. Bernie Gregory was such a spectacular individual. I am sure those students' who had him in whatever position he held at JHS have heavy hearts.
Mel Roustio
August 2, 2015
Enjoyed every time I had the opportunity to visit with Bernie. Great educator...solid caring man. So thankful our journeys crossed paths.
carol miller
August 2, 2015
Condolences to the Gregory family ! Prayers!! Carol Miller (Macomb,IL)
Jaclyn Farmer
August 2, 2015
Our sympathy and prayers for the Gregory family, Mr. Gregory was such an influence to so many people. I always enjoyed seeing him in the halls of JHS he always had a smile. Ron and Jaclyn Spangenberg Farmer
Regina Bartelheim
August 2, 2015
Mr. Gregory Family ~! Thoughts and Prayers go out to you all . He was such a Great teacher ~ mentor ~ coach ~ Person in general ~!~!He was a great influence on my life as a student of the 60'S. He will be missed by all that knew him ~!~!
Deana and Donnie Wells
August 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bernie' s passing. He was the best boss and all around one of the greatest people I ever knew. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Michelle Surratt-Patty
August 1, 2015
Beth and family. Our deepest condolences. God's peace and joy. Michelle Surratt Patty
Carol Crolly
August 1, 2015
Sincere condolences to the entire Gregory family.
Paul and Jan Ninmer
August 1, 2015
Bernie was a great and caring man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to Jan and family and friends.
Jono Hildner
August 1, 2015
Damn! He was, without a doubt, the best teacher I had in my four years at JHS. Caused me to be a chemistry major for three and a half years in college.
Terry Woody
August 1, 2015
Mr. Gregory was my chemistry teacher at JHS. He stands out in my memory as a friendly, engaging teacher with a world-class sense of humor. His impressive legacy will be the similar memories he left for thousands of students.
Larry Nortrup
August 1, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gregory. He was a coach for my sophomore football team (along with Mr. Moy). I remember him fondly--he was a great coach and person--always had that wonderful smile. Larry '66 JHS
Doug Nault
August 1, 2015
Mr. Gregory walked the halls of JHS with a presence that commanded respect, but not fear. He was a leader; who led with a servant's heart. Looking back through the lens of an adult, it is clear that his heart was in his life's work.... and those of us who had the privilege of experiencing the gift of his life's calling are better for it. I'm thankful that he has met his goal, and am certain he has heard His Savior say "Welcome home".
Roy Turner
August 1, 2015
I am so very sorry for the loss of this great man !! He was a great influence on many lives !!!
Dana Prather
August 1, 2015
Jan, Jon, Lynne, Beth, and families--I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Ludvigsen
August 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to Beth and family. Your dad was such a kind man.
Gary Book
August 1, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of Coach Gregory's passing. He was our soph football coach with Coach Dean Farmer. That team went undefeated when they became seniors in fall of 1964 (class of 1965). Mr Grrgory was also our class faculty sponsor. I can still see that great smile and his encouragement. I am sure I can speak for our whole class in saying we are better people because we had Mr Gregory in our lives. RIP Coach.
Charlotte Brown
July 31, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Gregory family
Bernie was a special man. A man of many talents. He will be missed.
Blessings and Love
Charlotte Brown
Linda & Larry Meyer
July 31, 2015
We are so sorry for you loss, and you all are in our thoughts
and prayers for peace and comfort. Bernie was such a kind,
loving, caring person, always with a good sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone
Brian Gillespie
July 31, 2015
I will always remember Bernie floating in Lake Norfolk with his cigar and a Busch beer, wondering "what the poor folk are doing today?"
My condolences to the family.
Kay and Bob Black
July 31, 2015
What a kind man who certainly had a life well lived. Jan and family, you have our deepest sympathy.
Joe Dewees
July 31, 2015
With sympathy to family.
Paul Worrall
July 31, 2015
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Mr Gregory from my days at JHS (1962-1966) and worked in his guidance office my senior year. He was also one of my football coaches. He will be missed.
Gayle Elliott Evans
July 30, 2015
OHHH he was the best at what he did for all of us, at those times of our lives; and I think I'm not wrong in thinking hundreds of others, before or since. God bless you, Mr. Gregory, as well as your family & friends.
Vicki Soles
July 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Jan and all of the family of Bernie Gregory. I have such fond memories of "Mr. Gregory" from years at JHS 1965-1969, especially working in the guidance office with he, Mr. Rosenberger, and Mr. Thaxton. He was a wonderful man with such a beautiful family. Your family are in my warmest thoughts and you have my most fervent prayers. God Bless you all,
Vicki (Surratt) Soles
Massanutten, VA
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