Mr. Gregg Neil Johnson, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away 7:13 p.m. Monday November 28, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Gregg was born November 3, 1957, in Galesburg, the son of John D. and Georgene “Jean” (Cederoth) Johnson. Gregg married his high school sweetheart Sheryl Lynn Uhland on May 13, 1985, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by his sons, Lee (Trisha Jacoby) Mahr of Highland, Illinois; Jeremiah Mahr of London Mills, Illinois; and Jon Mahr of Granite City, Illinois; two grandchildren, Marissa and Jeremiah, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and two great-grandchildren, Evan Lowell Mahr and Ariel Rose Mahr.
Gregg graduated from Spoon River Valley High School, Western Illinois University in Macomb, and later received his law degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Gregg was an accomplished attorney in the St Louis area for many years, until his retirement due to health reasons. He had a great love for tinkering with any broken-down car he found along the road and bringing it back to life, especially if it was a Ford Taurus. This was a gift he inherited from his dad. He liked picking up his guitar and strumming in his spare time, watching his favorite Chicago Cubs and loving any cat he ever met.
Cremation has been accorded. Memorials may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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