George Edward Gregg, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. George was a graduate of the Class of 1969 from Powell High School. George retired from Towe Iron Works after 40 years of service. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed all sports but the UT Volunteer Teams and NY Yankees were his favorite teams. George enjoyed spending time outdoors especially mowing his lawn. He is preceded in death by parents Robert and Emma Gregg; brothers Bobby Joe Gregg and Billy Ray Gregg; son-in-law Larry Maples and niece Angela West. George is survived by his wife of 40 years Carole Gregg; daughter Cherish Maples; grandchildren Lauren Smith and Tyler (Kinlee) Maples; great-grandchildren Myleigh Smith, Mason Smith, and Everlee Maples; sisters Phyllis (Wilbur) Moore and Mary (Jerry) Lamb; sister-in-law Linda Gregg and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in George’s name to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org. The family welcomes friends for a Visitation at Berry Highland South on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 5pm-7pm with a Funeral Service to follow at 7pm. Family and friends will meet at Berry Highland South’s Mausoleum on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:45am for 11am Graveside Service. Condolences are welcome at BerryHighlandSouth.com.
