Grandpa Gregory's Funeral

My Grandpa Gregory passed away at the end of July after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

There was a service on Friday in Florida at his church there and then the next Tuesday there was a burial and service in PA where he grew up.

My family was only able to attend the service in PA but it was truly lovely.

The night before the service (Monday) there was a time when people from the church could come and talk to the family.

There were a lot of people there.

There were a lot of large flower arrangements as well.

Grandpa was very loved and will be very missed.

The next day there was a graveside service for the family only.

It was a precious time but this was definitely the saddest part of our time together.

The kids started out pretty quiet and respectful then got restless.

So Jimmy took them over to this grassy hill and we could see them all rolling down the hill in their suit coats... what's great is that if grandpa was here, he'd probably rather have been over there rolling down the hill with his great grand kids :)

Uncle Rick said a few words, Rich prayed and a bunch of people just shared memories of grandpa, things that made him special to them... including his stinky feet. :)

My grandpa not only knew Christ, but was also known BY Christ... I love that that is what is written on the box!

We got a picture with Grandma and all the grandchildren.

My mom saying goodbye before they put him in the ground.

Although sad and difficult it is wonderful to know that those are only his earthly ashes and that my grandpa is in heaven, worshiping his glorious Savior.

My Uncle Rick preached at the funeral and it was a magnificent sermon!  The best part was at the end, he told us that it was one of Grandpa's sermons that he had preached in the 80's!!!  :)  It truly was wonderful to be reminded of what a faithful, godly, and loving man he was.

Here are some photos of me and my grandpa through the years... a little tribute lets say :)