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John Gregory Obituary

John Damion Gregory suddenly passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2019. John is preceded in death by his mother, Margret Gregory, and his siblings Deshawn Gregory, and Kimberly Gregory, and is survived by his son, daughter, and new born daughter; his father, John Gregory; his siblings, Rockell Gregory, Joy Gregory, Wayne Gregory, and Jaurus Gregory; he is also survived by Savioy, Jock, Deedee, Steven, Shawne, Carnell, Greedy, Lie Eric, Lenerd, Legacy, Erica, Ahjireh, Royalle, Precious, Emite, Destiney, Deshaie, Sharnae, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. John attended culinary art school and loved cooking. He prided himself on being a great father and an all-around good guy. John was a kid at heart; he was very inspirational and loving. He knew what he wanted in life and no one could tell him no; he had a very strong-willed personality. John lived his life truly to the fullest. He lived with no regrets and led a great life. Fly high, kid. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 at 12:00 PM with services starting at 1:00 PM. To express condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2019.

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March 23, 2020

Heyy Kidd you crossed my mind, you will always be Bunche Village watch over us

We love you king

Shakeya Connor Gregory

November 11, 2019

Rest my King we love you

Chyna Doll

September 28, 2019

RIP

Tanya Jones

September 28, 2019

Rest my baby boy
Fly High Kidd

Calbert Lane

September 26, 2019

"rest in peace"

Gerald Johns/Blair

September 22, 2019

Fly High Cousin

Sandra Reid

September 22, 2019

Rip kid kid

Elaine Taylor

September 21, 2019

R.i.H kidd

September 20, 2019

RIP Kidd

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery

4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA

Sep

21

Service

1:00 p.m.

Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery

4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA

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4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

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