David Paul Gregg

David Paul Gregg, age 60, of New Philadelphia died December 3, 2007, in his home following a brief illness.Born at Barnesville, Ohio, January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Lena McCoy Gregg.David graduated from Union Local High School in 1965. He served honorably in the United States Army earning a Bronze Star as a Sergeant from 1966-1968. While in the service, he worked as a member of the mortuary affairs team, recovering and identifying American graves in and around Da Nang, Vietnam.For the past 27 years David has been affiliated with Multi Products Co. of Millersburg, and held several patents for his equipment design work in oil and gas recovery. When not at work, David enjoyed woodworking and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was also a member of First Baptist Church Southern Baptist Convention at Barnesville, Ohio, since 1962.Mr. Gregg leaves behind his wife, the former Elaine Kehl, of New Philadelphia, whom he married July 14, 1991; two daughters, Amy C. (husband W. Scott) Elliott of Marietta and Jodi Neely Bradfield of New Philadelphia. He will also be missed by his “Precious Kitty” Toy.A sister, Marilyn Littleton, of Barnesville, a niece, Wendy Myers, and great nephew Casey Gregg, numerous aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren complete the family. Pastor Rodney West will lead a memorial service celebrating the life of David Saturday morning, December 8, 2007, at 11AM in the Chapel of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Members of VFW 1445 of New Philadelphia will render military honors at the funeral home at the conclusion of the service. A reception will follow in the Geib Family Center, adjacent to the funeral home. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family by visiting the funeral home’s website. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 West Third Street, Dover, OH 44622, or by telephone at (330) 343-7605. Linn-Hert-Geib(330)343-5506www.geibfuneral.com