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Gregory Early Obituary
He was born Sept. 21, 1958, in Jacksonville, the son of Ronald Buell and Martha Jane Powell Early. He married Brenda L. Miller on Jan. 13, 1979, in Roodhouse. She survives in Winchester.
Also surviving are his children, Dallas and Chelsea Early, both of Winchester; grandchild, Karmyn Dunn; brother, Jay (Brenda) Early of Roodhouse; sister, Kathy (John) Simmons of Alsey; stepmother, Ruth Early of Winchester; and maternal aunt, Judith (Denton) Rusten of Roodhouse. His parents, Ronald and Jane Early, preceded him in death.
Greg was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Winchester. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Greg and other church members went to Louisiana as part of the Disaster Relief program. Prior to his illness, he worked as an electrician for Pactiv Corp. in Jacksonville. He enjoyed restoring vintage tractors.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Winchester. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Winchester City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) St. Louis Chapter or the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Condolences may be left online at www.mackeydaws.com. The Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ginger Towslee
September 13, 2011
Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. From these messages it sounds like Greg was a wonderful person. I will keep you & your family in my prayers. An old friend, Ginger (Gant) Towslee
Mary Killian
September 8, 2011
Dear Kathy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember you and Greg running down your long driveway to catch the school bus. I am glad to hear that Greg grew up to become such a wonderful Christian man. Your Classmate of "70" Mary (Fry) & Bob Killian
Rebecca Henderson
September 8, 2011
Our hearts and prayers go out to Greg's family, he was a joyful person to work around, he always had a big smile and a warm hello..He'll be missed by all those who knew him
Kim & Becky Henderson
September 8, 2011
Deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne Chapman Hammon
lori coon
September 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss. From the Coons.
September 8, 2011
Greg Early was a very caring man and a special uncle. I could always talk to him about anything and I knew that he would always listen. I never heard a negative word come out of his mouth. He would always tell me to think positive and Some how guide me in the right direction. What ever he said to try always seemed to work. I am going to miss you Uncle Greg but I will see you agian someday in Heaven.
Love you, Amber
Mike and Kathy Bigley
September 8, 2011
Brenda, Dallas and Chelsea
We are so sorry for the loss of Greg and we pray that you find comfort knowing that he is now walking the shores of Heaven holding Jesus' hand. Greg is a great brother-in-law that we love dearly. He is a wonderful Uncle to our kids and he always thought of others before himself.We will always cherish the times we spent with Greg and will miss him.
We love yuns,
Mike and Kathy
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