Gregory James
Age - 55
December 8, 2023
Gregory Mortimer James was born on August 23rd 1968 to Basil James and Hyacinth James in Linden Guyana, South America. On the bright brisk day of November 10th Gregory bid his farewell to us without any warning. He was educated at Kara Kara Primary School and subsequently attended The Linden Foundation High school where he graduated with a Diploma. He took courses pertaining to Carpentry, Metal Lathe Operating where he develop his skills and excelled in Carpentry. In his early years he did a lot of break dancing, and he played sports. He was employed from 2002 through 2007 at KENSAMSON MACHINE SHOP as Grade A Machinist, working with Manual Lathe. Gregory migrated to Barbados and continued his love for Lathe operating at PRECONCO LIMITED and various other duties in Maintenance. Greg, as he is known to us all, received an outstand award for his work and dedicated service after 10 years. He dedicated 13 years of service to PRECONCO LIMITED. He emigrated to the United States in November of 2021 and started a new journey. In 2022 he was employed at Restaurant Depot Warehouse as an AILEMAN for a short while. Gregory was known for his humble spirit and matching caps. He told himself he was the "BEST COOK" and loved to take charge of the kitchen until he would clash with another great "COOK", he had to take a step back and watch on as his wife cooked. Jewel and Greg attended the same high school and re-connected after 30 plus years, and they were later married. Greg was a believer, he started from Sunday school at a young age. Greg fellowshipped at the Master's House in Barbados. He gave his life to the Lord and was baptized. He lived a quiet spiritual life and would share his daily scriptures; he could explain each one in detail. In the US Greg attended the Cityline Church on a few occasions where his wife is a member. Greg volunteered along with Jewel and together they cooked weekly to feed the less fortunate or anyone in need in their community. He is preceded in death by his parents Basil James and Hyacinth, siblings, Brenda, Delmond and Keith James. Nephews Leslie Jr. ; Boyd and Neice Tracey. He leaves in memory: His two children: son, Samuel James in the US Army, daughter Amanili James and his Wife Lady Jewel Bellamy. Siblings: Leslie James, William James, Basil James, Ian James, John James, Donna Brusche Lynette James and Winifred Blair. Sisters-in-law, Jacquelyn, Jeanette, Avril, Roxanne and Shelly; Brother-in-law Clifton and Father-in-law Fred- Roy Willabus. Gregory also leaves a host of nieces and nephews: Leslyn, Laverne, Loyd, Lawrence and Leandra. Sonia, Denise, Rhonda, and Janelle. Basil Jr, Jason, Jasmine, Bonita, Joann, Quincy, Jerry, Brenda and Colette. Ronnell and Rodwyn. Nesta, Raphael and Winni. Leslie and William Jr. Kezia, Aquacey, Malika, Merissa, Delon and Elan. Stephan, Keith Jr. , Jormaine, Kajana and Jahmal; cousins, Deserie Peters, Gerald Yard and the Belgrave family. "I have done my best in the race. I have run the full distance and I have kept the faith. And now, there is waiting for me, the prize of victory awarded for the righteous life, the prize which the Lord, he Righteous Judge will give me on that day. . . . and not only to me, but to all those who wait with love for Him to appear" II Timothy 4:7-8 - Gregory Mortimer James 19682-2023. Let the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.Show more
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