Mr. Gregory Carl Washington

Obituary: Gregory Carl Washington was born in Natchez, Mississippi on September 6, 1958, to the late Rosevelt Dent and Leila Mae Washington. He was the second oldest of six, Avery Washington (preceded in death), Mark Dent (preceded in death), Victor Thomas Sr., and Dimitri Charles Lee (preceded in death). Following the family’s relocation to Oakland, California in 1964, his mother worked as a Paraeducator for the Berkeley Unified School District to support the family. [His]story Following his graduation from Oakland Technical High School, he continued his educational pursuit as a student at Peralta Community College, followed by a trade school studying the culinary arts. Upon completion of his studies, Gregory worked as a chef at the Oakland Army Base. While on Base, he met who would later become his wife, Troylynn Turner. After a few years of dating, they wed on July 22, 1989. Following Gregory’s tenure as a chef, he began working for the Oakland Unified School District. He served in various capacities, leaving a lasting impression on the students and faculty he engaged with over the years. Gregory was known for his warmth, contagious laughter, radiant smile, and the tremendous love he had for his family! He would attribute his strength to his love and dedication to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gregory was a faithful member of Kingdom Redemption Center under the leadership of Apostle M.V. Robinson. There, he served as a Deacon and security, along with his last living sibling, Deacon Victor Thomas Sr. Family Legacy Gregory Carl Washington leaves to cherish his memory six children, LaTeshia Lavette Strawder (preceded in death), Gregory Brandon Carl Washington, Andre Washington, Amari Trinae Washington, Armante Troy Dimitri Washington, and Demontay Washington; grandchildren, ZeKailah Payton, Savannah Washington, Brandon Washington, and William Strawder; and great-grandchildren Payton Jefferson and La’Veon Ardoin. Gregory loved his sister-in-law, Michelle Kittrell-Thomas; son-in-law, Andre Strawder (husband of LaTeshia Strawder); daughter-in-law, Gazania Washington (wife of Gregory Washington); nieces Tiffany Greene, Victoria Thomas, and Marketta Dent; and nephews Avery Washington Jr. (preceded in death), Vernon Thomas, Jasper Thomas, Dominic Wilson (preceded in death), Victor Thomas Jr., and Marcus Dent. Gregory also leaves behind a host of cousins, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, additional family, friends, loved ones and church family. Rest in Heaven Until We Meet Again 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) 1 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. " For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 1 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 1 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so, shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm at Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.

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Mr. Gregory Carl Washington

September 6, 1958 - September 14, 2025