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Gregory "Sledge" Lynn Elledge
1956 - 2020
Gregory "Sledge" Lynn Elledge
1956 - 2020
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BORN
1956
DIED
2020
Gregory "Sledge" Elledge Obituary
Mr. Gregory Lynn Elledge, age 63 of Martins Creek Road, Murphy, NC., passed away away peacefully on Tuesday August 4, 2020 in the Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC following a brief illness. Gregory was born on August 22, 1956 in Carlinville, IL., son of the late Virgin Glen Elledge & Wanda Faye Dunn. He is preceded in death by his parents and also two brothers; Bradley & Jeffrey Elledge. Gregory was of the Christian faith and a member of Junaluska Baptist Church in Andrews, NC.
Survivors include his loving wife; Carolyn Greer Elledge of Murphy, NC., one son; Jeremy and Cathy Elledge of Hamel, IL., step-son; Nathaniel Owen, one step-daughter; Rachel (Chris) Lauderdale of Elkmont, AL., one brother & sister-in-law; Timothy & Lorrie Elledge of Bethalto, IL., thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and many friends who he dearly loved.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in both North Carolina and Illinois. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made to your local church or food bank, as he wanted loved ones to “Pay it forward” to a place of their choice.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Joyce Hayden
September 15, 2020
I had the pleasure to work with this hard working man. He was very much a honest and straight forward man that told you how it was. Very much a Christian man like his wife and I know he is in heaven now and I’m thankful I knew him and he made a difference in my life. I know he will be watching over his family and friends! Fly high buddy!
Gail Kelly
August 23, 2020
I met Greg and his lovely wife at United community Bank in Murphy as a customer I always enjoyed seeing them and so sorry to learn of Gregs passing my heart is so sad he was always so funny he gave me a funny hard time and I would do the same to him prayers for you Carolyn and will sure be thinking about you
Robert Massa
August 12, 2020
Worked with Greg for 20 + yrs at USS Granite City . My handle was massabob and he was sledge . There are people that talk about work , but he was a guy that was on the job with tools when the machines broke . Hard headed , like some of us , but ready to compromise and get 'er done . When my wife was on dialysis , he asked people I didn't know from church to pray for her kidney transplant . They were answered and she has been doing well . I know that someone will remember him in their prayers . He was a good guy. The world lost one of the good one's . LHOP
Tabitha Tatham
August 10, 2020
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Gary Gray
August 9, 2020
Lulu, we were so sorry to hear of Sledge passing. He was such a blessing in the short time I’ve known him. Thank God we’ll see him again as He is now in the presence of the Lord! We are praying for you and the family. We love y’all!
Dean Neunaber
August 9, 2020
Tim,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart & prayers go out to you & your families.
Tricia (Bevers) Grothaus
August 9, 2020
our heartfelt sympathies......
Alice Copeland - Colley
August 8, 2020
Went to Roxana school with Greg, NICE and FUNNY guy!! PRAYERS for FAMILY!!
Pam & joe Lanphere
August 8, 2020
We love sledge so very much. What a blessing he and lulu are at church. We will miss him so much. Sending love and prayers for lulu and the family.
Robin Freshour
August 8, 2020
Us Elliott girls have great neighborhood memories with the Elledge boys and Greg was my favorite! Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to all that loved him!
Wil & Elaine Bilbruck
August 8, 2020
Sorry to hear about Greg Prayers for the Family Cuz s Wil & Elaine Bilbruck
Mountain View Funeral Home
August 7, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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