Obituaries

James (Jim) Gregory

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James "Jim" E. Gregory, age 67, of California, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was born June 3, 1950 in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of George J. and Carrie E. (Wise) Gregory. Jim graduated from California High School in 1968 and from Linn Technical College in 1970. He worked as a Telephone Lineman with Century Link and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of IBEW Local # 2, and a member of the First Baptist Church. Jim loved traveling and playing horseshoes across the United States and Canada. He was a three time World Horseshoe Pitching Champion. He was a founding member of the Capital City Horseshoe Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and enjoyed spending time with family. Jim is survived by one son, James J. "Joe" Gregory of Eldon and his wife Meg; one sister, Joann E. Kerr of Sioux Falls, S.D. and her husband Jerry; four grandchildren, Kurtis Pace and Diana Michelle Pace, both of California, Mo., Gabriel Gregory of Eldon, Mo., Ava Gregory of Linn, Mo.; and one great-granddaughter, Kloe Pace of California, Mo. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Leslie Michelle Gregory. A memorial service and remembrance celebration will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rock Island Park pavilion in Eldon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Jim Gregory Memorial Fund. Cards of sympathy or remembrance may be left at the service or mailed to Joe Gregory.

Published September 21, 2017