James Gregory, 48, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his home.
James was born in Lebanon, OH on Sept. 25, 1968 a son of the late Jean Gregory; and was also preceded in death by one sister Charlotte Gregory.
James faithfully attended First Baptist Church and loved Jesus Christ as his Savior. James was known by Clevelanders as the tall slender guy that walked everywhere carrying his bag. He never met a stranger, loved and enjoyed all of God's creations and made many friends in the local businesses during his daily walks. James helped lead the way when the church marched from the downtown campus to the current Stuart Road location.
Although James has no surviving blood family, he is survived by many loving friends, including his best friend Paul Foley; special friends and caregivers Kent & Susan Berry; and many special friends at local businesses such as Gardner's Market, Mexi Wings, the Bradley County Courthouse and Cooke's Food Store; his First Baptist Church family who knew and loved him; many of Paul's family members; and many other close friends.
A memorial celebration of his life is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Rusty Asble officiating.
There will be a gathering of his many friends in the funeral home parlor from 5-6 p.m. service time.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.