By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, December 31, 2021

    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Friday, December 31, 2021

    11:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Jerry E. Gregory, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

    He was born on November 17, 1946, in Granite City, IL to Howard and Alice (nee Williams) Gregory. He married Wanda, on March 31, 1972, in Granite City, IL.

    Jerry was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of the American Legion post 439. He was very outgoing and friendly, but also known for being a jokester. He loved to spend time with his family and friends, as well as, spending time in his garden. Jerry was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a Cardinals fan.  After he retired from Cerro Copper he worked for First Student as a bus monitor, which he loved. You’d always be able to spot Jerry in a crowd from his classic bib overalls and ponytail.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Alice Gregory; daughter, Michele Miller; and two brothers, and one sister.

    Jerry is survived by his wife, Wanda Gregory; children, Sonia (Geoff) Kirk, Bill (Krista) Wilkinson, Jerry Taylor, Mike W. Gregory; brother, Frank (Phyllis) Gregory; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; family friend, Karie Schuck; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion post 439 or BJC Hospice.

    Visitation: Friday, December 31, 2021, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service: Friday, December 31, 2021, 11:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Interment: Highland City Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Jennifer Wilmsmeyer / December 26, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Jerry was such a fun and loving guy! My kids and I loved joking and having fun with him at First Student. We will miss him dearly. Thinking of all his loved ones during this emotional time.

  2. Ken Kady / December 26, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    My sincere condolences for your family. May the Lord hold Jerry in his arms and watch over your family.

  3. Dorothy and Dave Medlock / December 26, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    I have known Jerry and Wanda for 40 plus years. He always enjoyed picking on me. I couldn’t ask for better friends. Dave and Jerry never ran out of things to talk about. He will surely be missed by the both of us.

  4. Phyllis and Emery Jr. Oliver / December 26, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    Wanda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry was a very likeable guy.
    May God comfort you.

  5. Ed Weis and Family / December 28, 2021 at 10:05 am

    We’re so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Susan Rush / December 30, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    Zach Taylor and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

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