PASTOR JOHN EDWARD GREGORY

Pastor John Edward Gregory, age 73, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2012 at his home.Born October 28, 1938 in Berkley County, West Virginia, he was the son of Franklin Forbes and Myrtle M. (Morrison) Gregory.

He graduated with the Class of 1956 from Martinsburg High School. He also graduated from Washington Bible College in Washington, D.C. completing his education with a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary in 1969. He worked for four to five years at Owen's Super Market, Warsaw; Melrose Garden Grace Brethren Church, Harrisburg, PA as an Associate Pastor; Leamersville Grace Brethren Church, Duncansville, PA as the Senior Pastor for 31 1/2 years; and most recently Facilities Coordinator at Community of Hope Church and The Center both of Columbia City.

On June 22, 1958, he married Betty Jane Lake in Martinsburg, West Virginia.He was a member of Community of Hope Church, Columbia City.For many years, he was a member and served several times as the Moderator of the West Penn Ministerium and served as trustee of Grace College Board of Trustees.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty J. Gregory of Columbia City; sons, Keith E. (Ruth) Gregory of Columbia City and Daniel L. (Jennifer) Gregory of Doylestown, OH; daughter, Stephanie R. (Jeremy) Hammer of Columbia City; 7 grandchildren, Kyle Cosner, Kelsey Gregory, Joel Gregory, Jordan Gregory, Rachel Gregory, Aaron Gregory and Kristen Gregory; sister, Hazel (Vahe) Geukgeuzian of Stephens City, VA; brother, Donald (Connie) Gregory of Winchester, VA; step-mother, Nellie Morrison Gregory of Stephenson, VA. His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 19, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service is Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. with calling one hour prior to service at Community of Hope Church, 208 W Jackson Street, Columbia City. Pastor Jeremy Wike and Pastor Daniel Gregory officiating. Burial to follow service at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorials may be given in memory of Pastor Gregory to Community of Hope Church or The Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.