J~l Gelebration of Life for ary Joermrd Gregory IPeanut , 3%day,July 24 200Q 2:30 p.m. Thankful Paptist Ghurch 302 Walker Street fbgusta, georgia 30Q0I Pastor GkristopherL Waters, Presiding Obituary We are confident>I say, and willing rather to be absentfrom the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 KJV Gary Bernard Gregory's life was taken on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Gary was born August 24,1962 at University Hospital to James and Ruth Gregory. Gary attended the Academy of Richmond County (ARC) High School. He was a m RC Football team and ran track. He was a very poi ickname was "Peanut." He accepted Chri&^^fh| nd was baptized at an early age at Thankful Baptist Chu was employed at Savannah River Site as a laborer. He will issed by all of his co-workers. V k % : Gary was r " y dev< ted son, brothei luricle, cousin, a loving father and iriend to As we pause today to celebrate the lift [f Gary Gregory, let us prayerfully remember his loved ones w ill forever cherish his fam ily's love. Gary was preceded in flekfh Kyhis father, Mr. James Gregory, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving mother, Ruth Gregory; three sisters: Jeanette (Johnny) McKinnon of Atlanta, GA, Patricia A. Greene of Augusta, and Angela (Stanley) Moses of Augusta; two brothers: James Gregory Jr., of Dallas TX, Walter Douglas Gregory of Atlanta; two loving daughters: Destiney Howard and Amber Gregory both of Augusta; four loving aunts, one uncle, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special longtime loving friends. Daddy's Girl Daddy's Girl Stands here so strong With Daddy's love I'm not alone Feeling empty, too Dear God, I'm still praying Please, oh please, to help me get through. Love you, Daddy Your Daughter, Destiney I am gone now But it is not goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don 7you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'llfeel itfrom the heavens, And it will heal the scars. Order of Service Prelude Processional........................................................... Ministers & Family One Last Look Hymn............................................. .................. Choir & Congregation Prayer......................................................... Rev. Robert Christian, Jr. Mt. Zion AME Zion Church Old Testament Scripture...................................... Min. Norma Miller New Testament Scripture............................... Min. Adolph Christian Solo.................. "A City Called Heaven"..............Gregory McKinney Poem..........................."Daddy's Girl".....................Destiney Howard Daughter Obituary........................................................................ Silent Reading Reading.......................................................................... Crystal Harris Niece Acknowledgments.........................................................Virginia Butler Remarks................... 3 Minutes, Please................ Harold Lee, Friend Phillip Gregory, Sr. Relative Thomas Abraham, Neighbor Danny Boynton, Lifetime Friend Words of Comfort................................ Pastor Christopher J. Waters Recessional PALLBEARERS Johnny Gregory, Jr. Jeff Fryer Harold Lee Thomas Abraham, Jr. Harold Hardley Philip Gregory, Sr. HONORARY PALLBEARERS The New Black Panther Party Now it's time to say "good-bye" Yes, everybody's sad and gonna cry But just think he's in a better place Where nobody's sick and there's no pale face The streets are made of gold At least that's what I'm told Nothing there ever goes wrong And everybody gets along Right now everybody's in sorrow But it'll all be over tomorrow. Love Always, Your Family- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We, the Family of Gary wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your acts of kindness and gracious deeds of consolation and sympathy during our time of sorrow. Each has been engraved upon our hearts and shall be remembered. May God bless each of you. Services Entrusted to C. A. Reid Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 314-A Laney-Walker Bldv. Ext., Augusta, GA 30901 Programs designed by Jacqueline D. Vann