James R. DeGregory Obituary
The memory of James R. DeGregory (Canton, Ohio), who passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis DeGregory and Irene DeGregory; his daughter Cheryl Marie DeGregory of Austintown; his former wife Shirley DeGregory; his wife Sara DeGregory; his brothers, Ralph DeGregory (Nancy) and Louis DeGregory, Jr. (Theresa); and his son-in-law Curt Shepherd.
He is survived by: his children, Philip DeGregory of Huntington Beach, CA, Elena Shepherd (Curt) and James DeGregory (Meghan) of Girard, Ohio; his grandchildren, Curtis Shepherd (Alexis), Stephanie Shepherd, Vincent DeGregory Zayas, Alex Saunders (Mary), Austin DeGregory (Grace), Sean McCartney and Nicholas DeGregory; his great grandchild Rex Shepherd; and his sister Janora Slifko.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the First Lieutenant James R. DeGregory ROTC Scholarship at the Youngstown State University Foundation, 655 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44502.
