Name: Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum
Address: Birmingham, AL

I only recently heard of his passing.  He was a neighbor of mine for 15 years.  He had great stories and even when he was in one of his crankier moods, it made me laugh.  I regret I didn't get a chance to tell him goodbye when I moved last year or have one last cocktail with him.  He was the definition of a true gentleman.  Condolences to his family and Babs...he spoke fondly of all of you!

I only learned in the past couple years, I was related to Greg. We were both surprised. He passed on some genealogy information for our family, that I didn't know. 
Wish that 58 years ago, when we first met, we would have talked about Haraka, Lakonia, GR., a little tiny village, in the mountains of the Peloponnese, where are ancestors came from to America.
So glad I saw him again in Birmingham, AL., this past February. We had dinner at Fancey's on Main.
I have a recording of his voice when he first called me. He learned of our relationship through Ancestry.com.
I'm going to miss his beautiful voice and southern accent.
My condolences to Greg's family. 
May his memory be eternal.

All of us at Ponder Properties are very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. We always enjoyed dealing with him. Our prayers are with the family.

I am so sorry. I loved Greg! We will all miss him!

Greg was a mentor to me during the 20 years I owned Mauby's.  He always gave good advice, with humor, a smile and always with a good story.
God Bless.

Rob Rountree

May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.

 My condolences. May this promise of God bring you comfort. Isaiah 65:17 Look I am 
creating a new heavens and a new earth and the former things will not be called to mind,
nor will they come up into the heart.



Tricia

To Babs, Stephanie, Harriett and Pamela -- I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.  I have always loved Greg and considered it a privilege to work with him for so many years.  And, I have the fondest memories of lunches at the La Paree.  Rest assured that "The Happy Greek" will live on in my memory for the rest of my days.  I will hold all of you in my prayers.  

Barbara (MacLeod) Crane

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

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Gregory James Despinakis

July 30, 1930 – December 6, 2017

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