John Michael Gressley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Michael Gressley (Jackson, Mississippi), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Michael left this world on June 25, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Ray Gressley and Margaret Gressley; his sister Patricia; his stepbrother Harry Ward (Rob); and his brother-in-law Thad O'Neal.
He is survived by: his friends, Steve Wooten, Miles Corley, John and Arlinda Brinkmann; his significant other Judy O'Neal; his close friend Attorney Sam Brand; his nephews, Stacy O'Neal (Gigi) of Jackson, MS and Jeremy O'Neal (Ashley) of Madison, MS; his sister-in-law Cathy O'Neal of Madison, MS; his extended family Erin Hope Brinkmann Courtney (Matt) of Clinton, MS; and his stepsiblings, Darlene Yingling and Charlie Ward (Christie).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Wells Church-United Methodist, WellsFest, 2019 Bailey Avenue, Jackson MS 39213.
