PARMA, OH

Roland “Papa G “W. Gregory, age 78 of Parma and formerly of Seymour, IN, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Marsha Kay Gregory (nee Hayes) of 56 years; loving father of Robert Byron Gregory and Joseph Neal Gregory; dear brother of Russell Gregory (Judy), Dr. Richard Gregory (Marlene), Hubert Gregory (Betty), Roger Gregory (Mary), and Marion Gregory; cherished uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Gregory (nee Matthews) and his brothers, Paul Gregory and Lynn B. Gregory (Linda, deceased).

Roland was a proud member of the U.S. Army Reserve, a Master Mason, and a Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He supervised construction projects with the Indiana State Highway Department, leading a dynamite crew when needed. Roland led a waste management team at Arvin Industries, Inc., an automotive exhaust systems plant in Indiana. When he was not working, Roland enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling the States with his wife, Marsha and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Northeast Ohio SPCA Pet Shelter, 9555 Brookpark Rd., Parma, OH 44129. Services private. BUSCH CREMATORY 440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com