James Robert Gregg

Obituary of James Gregg James R. Gregg died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born on Jan 5, 1924 in Leesburg and was the third son of William Carter and Lees Browne Gregg. After graduating from Leesburg High School, he attended the University of Florida. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. While in training in South Carolina he met his future wife, Carroll Bryce Zeigler at a USO dance. He was then sent to Italy where he served as captain of a B-24 bomber. As the result of missions he flew in Austria and Germany, he was awarded two Distinguised Flying Crosses. In 1945 upon returning to the United States, he married Carroll Zeigler. They were married for 54 years. After they were married James flew seven years for Eastern Air Lines. In 1952 James and Carroll moved to Leesburg with their daughters. He entered into the construction business with his brothers, Bill and Browne Gregg. He eventually became the owner of Square G Construction Co., which was later purchased by his partner Howard Hewitt. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His entire adult life was committed to improving the quality of life for people in central Florida. He served on the boards of numerous business and charitable organizations including Morrison United Methodist Church, the Leesburg Public Library, the Lake County Planning and Zoning Board and Bethune-Cookman College. Later in life he married Sarah Armstrong Worman, a high school friend, who died in 2013. James is survived by his daughters, Carol Lees Gregg Hart (Ken) and Susan Gregg Marshall (the late Harry C.), grandsons, James Hart, Charles Hart (Heather), Gregg Marshall (Melissa) and Collins Marshall and two great grandchildren, Bryce Marshall and Hudson Hart. The family thanks Marta Vordermark, his primary caregiver and devoted companion for 12 years of service. We also thank, Pam, Shawn, Margie, Tay and Mari, his other loving caregivers. Services will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2:00PM with a reception following. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Morrison UMC, the Leesburg Public Library or the charity of your choice.

James Robert Gregg

January 5, 1924 - April 16, 2016