Rodney Gail Gregory

Rodney Gail Gregory obituary, Columbus, OH

Rodney Gail Gregory

Rodney Gregory Obituary

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Rodney Gail Gregory, 65, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2022 in the early morning hours at Pickering House in Lancaster. Robin Treichler, niece, and Jeffrey Pierce, nephew, were at his side playing his favorite music. An avid music lover and concert attendee, Rod was listening to "Liberation" by Chicago when he left this world.
Rod was born July 12, 1956 to Albert and Jayne (Bullock) Gregory of Baltimore, Ohio. He graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1974. Rod graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1978 (now the University of Charleston) where he excelled in his studies and played baseball. Rod was a lifelong, super fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Rod was a dedicated educator who taught at Bloom Carroll, Fairfield Union, and Paint Valley High Schools. Rod coached baseball at Paint Valley, and his proudest moment came in 1995 when he coached the Paint Valley Bearcats baseball team to the Division III State Championship. Rod made lifelong friendships with members of his baseball teams, and he was later inducted into the Paint Valley HS Hall of Fame.
Rod was preceded in death by parents Albert and Jayne Gregory, sisters Carolyn Richards and Elaine Quinn, and brother Gary Gregory. Rod is survived by his sister Dawn Jackson (David), brother-in-law Patrick Quinn, sister-in-law Sherry Gregory, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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March 28, 2022

Sherry Bowman Gregory posted to the memorial.

March 28, 2022

Sean Cawood posted to the memorial.

March 27, 2022

Julieana Arnett posted to the memorial.

Sherry Bowman Gregory

March 28, 2022

The last time I was in Lancaster I got to visit with Rod. Him and I talked about the loss of his brother Gary and how they loved Baseball. I got to go to one of Rod´s game and they won. I was so proud of him. Gary and Rod liked to talk about who was the best player both were outstanding. Gay and my Grandson is an excellent pitcher here in Tx. Rod was wanting to hear a game but he didn´t get to. I´m so sorry we lost him Rod always treated me wonderful as his sister in law. They are in heaven playing baseball The Wining Brothers!

Sean Cawood

March 28, 2022

I'm saddened to hear of Coach's passing. He was a huge influence on my life as well as many others. I'll always know him as coach, he was a great man, educator, and friend to all. Love you, your buddy, Sean Cawood

Julieana Arnett

March 27, 2022

Uncle Rod was a true character, always laughing and making others smile. He will be dearly missed, love you Uncle Rod!

Cara Swinehart

March 27, 2022

He was there for me when I was in the hospital in high school. He was a Great friend to my uncle and a great friend to me. Now he's is Heaven not suffering any more. Miss him so much.

Jason Stauffer

March 27, 2022

Rest In Peace Coach. I´ll never forget the impact you had in my life. PACT.

Kendra (Rhodes) Hess

March 27, 2022

Mr. Gregory was one of my favorite teachers. 9th grade Geography and 10th Grade English. Ugh I hated MacBeth. Loved Geography. First and only class I fell asleep in. I sat right in front of his desk first seat. I was given cold medicine and it wasn´t supposed to make you drowsy but it was knocking me out. Was so afraid he was gonna scare the pee out of me if he caught me dozing off. Thankfully that didn´t happen haha. Some of the greatest times and I was guilty of embarrassing poor Mr. Gregory ALOT! He always said Autumn corrupted me in 9th grade. He walked out of the room red faced back in and back out more than once. He was so much fun picking on me as I did him. Always loud to get our attention. Will always remember those times. Thankful for a photo I have from 10th grade. Probably before the end of the year as I was going on to the vocational school. Thank you Mr. Gregory for all the great times. Rest In Peace.

Gillespie´s, Ken, Donnie , Jack and Mrs Gary Gillespie, Joyce and son Brad

March 27, 2022

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

chuck and marty young

March 27, 2022

condolences and prayers

Sonny and Sharon Guminey

March 26, 2022

With Heartfelt Sympathy.

melinda hutchinson paint valley class or 1991

March 25, 2022

i am so sorry for you loss

melinda hutchinson

Kathy Souders

March 25, 2022

Rod was a great guy and an incredible athlete & coach. I´m so very sorry for your loss, Dawn, David & all the family. Much love to you all. Rest In Peace, Rod.

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