On December 28, 1961 Jim joined the United States Air Force. He retired September 30, 1991 receiving an honorable discharge. While serving Jim obtained Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, 1 Silver Leaf, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Air Force Over Seas Long Tour Ribbon with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. After retirement Jim worked for the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital until October 2020.
Jim enjoyed coaching his daughters as well as playing softball with his buddies. Jim liked darts, bowling, gardening and camping. In later life, Jim enjoyed playing the Lotto, watching Wheel of Fortune & caring for his animals and loved ones.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Gregory. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Elisabeth Gregory; daughters, Shawnda Gregory and Traci DeSantis; grandchildren, Chelsea Gregory, Van DeSantis and Max DeSantis; great-grandchildren, Aaron Hernandez, Isaac Hernandez, Aria Rose Hernandez, Andrea Arredondo and Lorenzo Arredondo; stepson Jerry Struikenkamp, wife Regina and their children, Donny and Dilano.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020
4:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH REFLECTION ROOM
For those who were unable to attend in person, the services were recorded.
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