James W. Gregory Jr., 66

FLORIDA, Mass. — James Warren Gregory Jr., 66, of Florida died suddenly Saturday, June 18, 2016.

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on August 9, 1949, son of the late James W. Gregory Sr. and Lila Rose (Baker) Gregory.  He attended Drury High School and McCann Technical High School.

 James was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the US Army.

He was last employed by Williams College.  Before that, he worked at Mount Hope Farm for many years.  After his retirement, he worked for Dufour.

James was a member of the VFW in North Adams.  He enjoyed working outdoors and on cars.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Anne (Chilson) Gregory, whom he married on September 15, 1973; one son, Nathan James Gregory and his wife Christina of Florida, Mass.; one granddaughter, Emma Grace Gregory of Florida, Mass.; one brother, Craig Gregory of Tamarac, Fla.; one sister, Sandra Bicksler of Port Orange, Fla.; and nieces and nephews.

His sister, Nancy Houran, is deceased.

Funeral notice: There will be no services for James Gregory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Volunteer Fire Department in care of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapel, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247.