From family-placed notice in the AJC:
James (Jimmy) R. Gresham, age 64, of Snellville, GA passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Reid) Gresham, formerly of Ellaville, GA, his son, Terrell Gresham of Jefferson, GA, brother Ray Gresham and his wife Litha Ann of Lawrenceville, GA, several aunts, uncles and cousins, special friends, Jennifer, Gary, Linda and Justin, and his cats, Tiger and Sunshine who were his pride and joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Polly Gresham, grandparents, Kirk & Viola Gresham, Carey & Zelma Ford, In-laws, Jodie and Thelma Reid. Jimmy was a retired postman with 37 years & 1 year sick leave from Briarcliff Post Office in Atlanta, GA.
He graduated from South Gwinnett High School in 1963. He was a member or former member of the following: Snellville United Methodist Church, Snellville Parks & Recreation (5 Years), Snellville Days Committee (10 years), GA GoodSam State Officer, Suburban Sams Camping Club (32 Years), BSA Troop 577 where his son, Terrell earned his Eagle & Southside Square Dancers.
He served his country in the National Guard for five years.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Gresham will be held Sunday (August 16th) at 2:00PM at Wages Snellville Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Hughes. Casual attire accepted.
A reception will be will Sunday at 4:00PM at Snellville Senior Center. Everyone is invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish of your choice.
The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00PM-9:00PM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to James R. Gresham Memorial Fund, C/O Essex Bank, PO Box 815, 2238 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral service, LLC, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200.
New article:
Jimmy Gresham, 64, hard-working mail carrier
Atlanta Journal Constitution
James “Jimmy” R. Gresham, 64, of Snellville died Thursday from pulmonary fibrosis complications at Emory Eastside Hospital. A funeral is scheduled for 2 pm ...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
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