Gerald A. Gregory

Gerald A. Gregory
of Chenango Bridge, formerly of Hunlock Creek, Pa.Jerry Gregory, 98, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2007. After being happily married for 69 years, he was predeceased by his wife, Margie Harrison Gregory on November 4, 2003; also their infant son, John Elmer; his parents, Fred and Jennie Gregory; and his brother, Vane Gregory. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Oz Winters, Chenango Bridge, N.Y.; three granddaughters and their husbands, Kelly and Jay Mininger, Pittsburgh, Pa., Kris and Bill Shepardson, Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeri and Jeff Stafford, Chenango Bridge, N.Y.; also eight great-grandchildren, Kurt, Tricia, and Kaitlin Mininger, Billy, Greta and Harmony Shepardson, Kesondra and Ella Stafford. Also faithful companion, his dog, Jeter. Jerry was loved for his wonderful sense of humor and infectious laugh, his great sense of fairness, honesty, generosity and thoughtfulness toward all - a man of God who lived by the Golden Rule. He was a person you could always count on and a solid foundation for his family. He also served his Lord through his membership at Port Dickinson Community Baptist Church where he was always active with the care and planning of the facilities. He continued his community service through Kiwanis for many years. Jerry began working at Link Aviation in 1941 when Link Trainers were an important part of the World War II effort and on into the development of the first simulators for the space program. After retirement in 1972, he was clerk of the works for several construction projects, then became involved in the redevelopment of Girl Scouts of Indian Hills Council's Camp Amahami. His passion was working with wood in his shop, so he became a member of the Stephen's Square Art Gallery in 1977, to exhibit and sell his creations. Many people have beautiful pieces to remember him by. His family would like to thank Lourdes at Home, Hospice, his faithful friends through the years, and his caregivers, especially Gwen Mungo.
Funeral services will be held at the Port Dickinson Community Baptist Church on Saturday, January 27, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Leon Hebrink and Pastor Gordon Brownlow co-officiating. Interment will be in the Chenango Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a contribution to the Port Dickinson Community Baptist Church, 743 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901.