Ernest E. Gregg, Jr., 60, of Dorothy, Passed away on July 5, 2014. Born at Mather Air Force Base in CA, he moved to NJ where his mother originated from at a young age. Ernie Spent the last 45+ yrs in Atlantic County. Beloved husband of 25 yrs. of Kimberly, Step-Father of Jonathan Hazelwood & Jeremy Ireland, Grandfather of Jamie & Hayley Ireland, Son-in-Law of Geneva & Carl Hazelwood, Brother-In-Law of David, Kevin & Tim Hazelwood, Denise Hazelwood Clouting and Kristie (Hazelwood) Robinson, and lifelong friend of many. He graduated from Absegami High School and attended Stockton State College. He worked as a civilian Naval employee during Vietnam, was a locksmith for many years for Smith Brothers in Atlantic City, retired after almost 20 years of service at Atlantic County Justice Facility, and worked for a few years at the Sheriff’s Dept. ID Bureau. He volunteered for many years with the Galloway Twp. Rescue Squad, was a longtime member of Trinity Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was an avid shooter, firearms instructor, armorer and Cowboy Action Shooter, a HAM Radio Operator, and enjoyed tinkering with computers & other electronics. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Moreno and grandparents. Survivors include his aunt, Linda Paul & Herman of Roseland, uncle, Tom Mariner & Marylou of FL, and several cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330 where friends may gather from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30, and Reflections & Religious service at 8:00 PM. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ernie’s memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, www.diabetes.org, or 1-800-DIABETES
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Ernest Gregg
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