James 'Greg' Gregory Elmore

ASHEBORO — James “Greg” Gregory Elmore, 52, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at his home.

Born Dec. 12, 1968, in South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Jerome Elmore Jr. and Peggy Blackwell Elmore.

Greg received his high school education from South East Guilford. He later attended several colleges, including UNC Charlotte, GTCC and A&T University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree.

He worked as a Senior Service Engineer for Thomas Built Buses for 20 years.

Greg was an Eagle Scout and a prankster who loved to play jokes on people. He enjoyed music, traveling the world and family time. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and cruising around in his PT Cruiser. Greg was a strong Christian who loved the Lord.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kara Lanier Elmore; sons, Ean Elmore and Grant Elmore; daughter-in-law, Awna Elmore; grandson, Kona Elmore; brother, Chuck Elmore and his wife Ava; and nephew, Carson Elmore.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at Vintage Church, 650 W Academy Street, Randleman, NC.

Services will follow immediately after beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to wear Greg's favorite color, purple, in his honor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, 20 Duke Medicine Cir Ste CLINIC3-1, Durham, NC 27710.

Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service.