Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Captain Richard (Dick) H. Gresham, U.S.Marine Corps, Ret., 69, of Sunset Beach, N.C., passed away at the UNC Chapel Hill Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, on Saturday, July 13, after a 10-year battle with leukemia.Dick was from Greensboro, Ala., and was an avid Crimson Tide football fan. After serving...
Read MoreEveryone 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 12, 2025 | Friend
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 11, 2023 | School
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.
Steve Fortson
July 19, 2013 | Little River, SC
Praying for the Gresham family during this difficult time.
Sarah James
July 19, 2013 | Marshville, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!! One of the greatest teachers Piedmont High ever had!! R.I.P. Coach Gresham
Sherée Logan
July 18, 2013 | Monroe, NC
may you rest in peace and gods love with your family
betty cagigas
July 18, 2013 | Homestead, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Karen Casacalenda
July 18, 2013 | Wingate, NC
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
Jose Hugo
July 18, 2013 | Monroe, NC