James Aaron Gregg Jr.

July 27, 1967 - July 26, 2020

James Aaron Gregg, Jr., 52, of Dix, joined many loving family members and friends in God's Heavenly Home on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Salem Township Hospital, in Salem, Illinois. He was born July 27, 1967, in Pearcy, Arkansas, the son of James Aaron Gregg, Sr., and Carolyn Nadine (Wright) Gregg. He married Freda Risen, and she survives.. He is no longer in pain, nor is he suffering. He's enjoying peace and tranquility in the eternity of our Lord's promise that we all have upon death; we will be born again. Do not mourn his passing on the last of his earthly existence but envy the many open arms that greeted him, and the loving embrace that comforted him. In addition to his wife, Freda Gregg of Centralia, he is survived by one step-son, Jonathan Bailey of Centralia; one grandson Logan Bailey of Centralia; one granddaughter, Jersey "Jace" Bailey; two brothers, Joe V. Gregg of Centralia and Kevin Gregg of Cambria; one sister, Elaine Tolbert of Herrin; one aunt, Pauline Huffstutler of Centralia; numerous nieces and nephews, especially Keith Gregg; and other relatives. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page. "Don't grieve for me; for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy... A friendship shared; a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full. I've savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. God wanted me now; HE SET ME FREE!"