Gregory J. Spain, Sr.

Gregory James Spain Sr. was born on January 20,1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles D. Sr. and Rose Marie Spain (Hadden). He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles D. Spain Jr. and Daryl Spain. Gregory peacefully departed his life surrounded by family.

Gregory was born in Hazelwood, Ohio. He attended Madisonville Primary School, for a short time before returning back to Hazelwood.  He completed his education in the Sycamore School District where he graduated from Sycamore High School in 1974.

After graduation he was joined in Holy Matrimony with Theresa Steele, out of this union his daughter Shemeca Spain and son Gregory James Spain Jr. were born.

Gregory was baptized at an early age at First Baptist church under the leadership of Rev. Pitts. He was baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost under the leadership of Pastor L. Jenkins in Oxford, Ohio. Currently, Gregory was an active member of Good News Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jerome Byrd.

Gregory was a man of many talents. He loved to work. Gregory started at an early age laying bricks with his Dad. He also worked with other companies, blacktopping cement, laying bricks, and a truck driver. He faithfully worked for the City of Blue Ash for many years, then moved onto American Metal Supply where he retired from. After retirement, he decided to go part-time at KOI until his health began to fail.

His favorite activities were playing cards, pool, he was on a bowling league, watching drag racing at Edge Water, driving his motorcycle, and he was a fan of Old School cars. His favorite cars were Cadillacs.

Greg was a very pleasant person to be around. He would light up the whole room, and he was the life of the party. He was known for his gorgeous eyes, and his Berry White voice. He never met a stranger. He got along with everyone. One of his sayings, when getting his point across was HECK!

He leaves to cherish in his memory his wife Kathy Spain, daughter Shemeca Spain and son Gregory James Spain Jr. His grandkids Paris Gregory Spain, Jordon Antwan Spain, and Gianna Theresa Spain. His three sisters Freida (Cincinnati, Ohio), Karen (Fort Wayne, Indiana), and Judy (Cincinnati, Ohio). And a host of neices, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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