Jack-Gregory-Obituary

Jack Gregory

Okolona, Mississippi

Oct 3, 1944 – Mar 2, 2019 (Age 74)

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BORN
October 3, 1944
DIED
March 2, 2019
AGE
74
LOCATION
Okolona, Mississippi

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Jack GregoryOkolona - Earl Jackson "Big Jack' Gregory, Jr., 74, longtime and legendary All American Professional football player , died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Monroe Co. after a brief illness. Jack was a graduate of Okolona High School, played football at the University of Tennessee,...

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Jack and I were teammates at Chattanooga. Mountain of a man on the field. Sweetest guy off. God Bless you Big Jack.

Remembering my friend Jack from our football years with Cleveland Browns,many good memories a true friend., sending Deepest Sympathy to the family. Frank Parker (Big Frank).

Jack was a great friend for many years! It was a true honor to know him, love him, and call him friend! You will be missed, Big Jack!

E J , my name is Shirley King of Pelahatchie, MS. I knew your Mom and Dad. They were great people! Gwen was a senior and I was a junior at Pelahatchie High School. She was so nice to me and everyone. I worked at the Sunflower Store in the market. I remember you coming in with Mrs. Massey. You always were so sweet and always hugged my neck. I am sorry about your Dad, he was a great man. I know you will miss him. God be with you and all your family. Love Shirley.

Jack was my friend, a caring and gentle giant of a man.
I respected him because of his honesty and straight forward approach to all and though as rugged as they come, Jack had tender heart.
He named his favorite dog for me.. Challie Mac...Big man..little dog who was with him until that very special companion died beside him not long ago at home.. Oh, he loved that dog and
I was touched to be his namesake..
Jack was an incredible athlete! He was , hands down one of the...