James G. Gregory

James G. Gregory, 97, of Massillon, passed May 30, 2025.

James was born on May 27, 1928, in Riddleton, TN to the late Buddy and Earcie Gregory. At the age of 18, James and his cousin ventured to NE Ohio, in search of promising careers. It was in Canton, where he quickly found employment with Timken Roller Bearing, where he retired after 40 years of service. James ran their biggest ladle crane for years and years. In 1948, he met the love of his life and late wife, Tina Gregory, whom he was married to for 70 years, until the time of her passing. James loved fishing and the outdoors.

James is survived his son, Danny Gregory, daughter-in-law Bonnie Gregory and granddaughter Megan Gregory.

In addition to his loving wife and parents, James is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Gregory.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 12PM – 1PM, at the Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, OH 44646, where funeral services will take place at 1PM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in James' memory to Bethany Nursing Home, 626 34th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709.

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