Gregory Allen Deist
May 28, 2018
Deist, Gregory Allen
It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory Allen Deist, resident of Trenton, FL, must announce his passing, on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 60 years. Greg was born in Canton, OH and graduated from Sandy Valley High School. He has spent the past 19 years working for Babcock & Wilcox as a field engineer. His career took him all over the world, to places a simple country boy such as himself never would have imagined to go.
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Greg wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders and defying most rules for more than six decades. He enjoyed junk food, heavy equipment that he did not need, and fixing anything that was not broke.
Greg will be lovingly remembered by Pamela, his wife of 22 years, his mother Mary Jane (Stauffer) Wallace, his siblings Steve, Sharlyn and Carolyn, his sons Jamie and Jason, his stepchildren Brandy, Garry, and Matt. Greg will also be fondly remembered by his nine grandchildren, Bradley (deceased), Hunter, Larry, Morgan, Tyler, Blake, Luke, Alexandra, and Bryce. Greg was predeceased by his father Verl Deist.
Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Greg Deist to the American Heart Association (PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692).
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You have my deepest sympathies.. we grew up together ,played football ,and I spent many days out on the farm. Very sad he was a great friend and we had a great time . He will be missed I am sure .
Please accept our sympathy. We always had fun when we were with Greg. We are remembering all his family in our prayers & sending loving thoughts your way.
So sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. Thoughts and sympathy to his family
Rest in Peace, my friend!!
This is so saddening. I will be praying for the family. I am honored to have met Greg. He was clearly someone very special, who never displayed anything but kindness to my family. A very sad day indeed.
I’ll miss you little brother
Pam I wish I had words to make you feel better was so sorry to hear of Greg passing he was a great man and I know you will miss him so much I hope as each day passes with all the good memories it will get easier I am here for you my prayers are with you all love you !
Carolyn, my prayers are with you & your family in this difficult time. Many hugs to you ?
I am going to miss you terribly. One day we will laugh about so many adventures again. Love, Sis
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Pam I am so sorry for your loss. Greg was a great man and is going to be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I an so sorry fir your loss. What a wonderful man he was. God bless and rest in peace
Aunt Pammy I LOVE YOU and we are here for you! Uncle Greg is a great man and I am definitely going to miss this sarcastic remarks lol and his infectious smile! My prayers go out to not only you but the whole extended family in this time of remembrance and sorrow!!
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Terribly sadden to hear of Greg’s passing. Although, I may not be around, know that you have been in my thoughts from time to time and especially now during this difficult time. Greg was an excellent grandpa to Luke and Allie and one of the funniest people I knew. I pray for strength and comfort for everyone. Love always, Jennifer, Luke, & Allie
Greg was a great man. Will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with the family as they mourn the loss of there loved one.
Greg was such a kind man. Hardworking, fun to be around kind of guy. I’ve always admired his and Pam’s relationship, true soul mates. He will be missed but never forgotten.
pam and all the family,you are loved and prayed for.greg u left us too soon my friend.fly high.
I am so sorry for your loss, it’s truly a shock to us. Our prayers and deepest sympathies your way.
sorry for your loss Pam, Greg will be missed he was loved by many , Bless you
Greg was an excellent Field Engineer for The Babcock & Wilcox Company and well respected among his fellow colleages (including myself). I’m so sorry to learn of the passing of Greg. Please know that he will be sadly missed at B&W.
So sorry to hear the news about Greg , we worked with Greg in the oilfield over 25 yrs ago .. Rest In Peace Greg ….
shocked to hear the news. worked with greg on his last job. dunbar scotland. had a great time. rest in peace. my condolances to Friends and family.