Mr. Gregory Robert Eggers, age 65, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at The Waters of Roan Highlands, Roan Mtn. TN.
Mr. Eggers was born in Elizabethton, TN and lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia for over twenty years. He was the son of the late William Robert (Bob) & Henrietta Carrico Eggers. He was also preceded in death by a niece, Brittney Eggers Maye.
He attended ETSU almost four years and finished his degree while serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy with over twenty years of service.
He worked at the Southeastern Training Center for the State of VA in Chesapeake for over seven years.
He loved running, old movies, a good joke and most of all he loved to sing for people.
Survivors include a brother, Kim Eggers (Sharon), Elizabethton; sisters, Linda Eggers Walsh (Greg), Jonesborough and Donna Michelle Eggers, Houston, Texas; nieces, Kelly Senn (Nick), Erwin, Kristi Hutson (fiancé Jeff Griffen), Goochland, VA; great-nephew, Christopher Duff, (fiancé Amber Boley); great nieces, Destiny Senn and Kaydance Senn; great-great nephew, Theodore (Theo) Allen Duff.
The family would like to thank the Staff at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Waters of Roan Highlands, and Amedysis Hospice for their care of Mr. Eggers.
Private committal services will be conducted at the Mountain Home National Cemetery.
09/10/2018
Evelyn Hartley Hawk
So many childhood memories . I am so sorry to hear of Greg's
home going. Know each of you are in my prayer today.
I was so sad to hear of Greg's passing. I loved
that dear man and i was honored to have served him
at John Reed and then at Brookdale. We had alot of
fun singing together and walking together and just
reminiscing. I am so sorry for your loss. In God's
Love, Susan Katko
Linda, my deepest condolences. I have only fun memories of
Gragg and living on Bryant ave. I know he will be missed.
09/10/2018
Earl Wyatt & Janet Wyatt
Greg & Linda and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Greg was always very pleasant to be around. I am sure those whose lives he touched was enriched by his humor and caring. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings to all of you.
