James Richard Gregory

James Richard Gregory obituary, Cleveland, TN

James Richard Gregory

James Gregory Obituary

Visit the Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland website to view the full obituary.

James "Tiny" Gregory, of Cleveland, went home to Jesus on Sunday, May 4,2025 at the age of 75.

Tiny was preceded in death by his mother, O'dell Gregory, and a sister, Linda Bryant.

Tiny leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Gale Gregory; their son Brandon (Rachel) Gregory of Old Fort, daughter Sheree (David) Adams of Cleveland, sister Christina Strong of Cleveland, brother Ed Gregory of Texas, grandchildren Kayla, Gunner and Delilah, along with 3 great-grandchildren.

Tiny was a car enthusiast that could and would talk to anybody about old cars and those he once owned and taught his son everything he knew about them. He also enjoyed working with wood and at one time made trains and other wooden toys.

A Celebration of Tiny's life will be held on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6pm in the Ridge Chapel of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. Tiny's family will receive friends from 4pm until 6pm at the funeral home prior to the service.

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland

2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311

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