Eric Timothy Gress
Eric Timothy Gress, age 75 of Dublin, died suddenly Friday, October 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1949 in Wytheville, and was the son of the late Dorothy Isabelle Butt Gress and the late Paul Timothy Gress. Tim grew up in Pulaski, graduated from Pulaski High School in 1967, he was a veteran of the United States Army as SP4 for two years, was a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree from East Tennessee State University, and a graduate with a Master’s Degree from Radford University.
Tim’s hobbies in life were music, history and baseball. He was a diehard Orioles fan and watched and or attended every game if possible! He was a history buff, enjoying and studying the United States Civil War, and participated as a reenactor. His love of music began as a child as a drummer in middle school and high school bands, in addition to playing in rock, and soul “garage bands” with friends. You may recall two of these bands in the 1960’s and 1970’s, The Chancellors and Three Purity.
Tim worked briefly at A.T.&T., but most of his working career was spent as a social worker in nursing homes or teaching at New River Community College. After his retirement, he and Tamara spent many happy years traveling in the U.S. and Canada in their RV.
In addition to his parents, Paul and Dot Gress, he was preceded in death by his sister Karen Gress Martin. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Tamara Wallace Gress, one son Eric (Kristen) Paul Gress and two beautiful granddaughters, Whitley Gress and Emersyn Gress.
Funeral graveside services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, with military honors, followed by Dr. Graham Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, October 20, 2024 at Seagle Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski 415 N. Jefferson Avenue 24301. 540-980-1700
October 10, 2024 @ 8:00 am
I worked with Tim at AT&T. Tim is someone that you never forget. He was always on the cheerful side, making other’s lives brighter. Our hearts go out to the ones left behind; Tamara, Eric, Kristen, Whitley, Emersyn, and other members of his family. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort and help you always.
October 10, 2024 @ 11:12 am
Tim and Tamara have been dear lifelong friends. Tim was kind, talented, generous, compassionate and a true gentleman! He will be very missed and remembered for everything he contributed in his life to making this world a better place and for the family and legacy he and Tamara created together. God Bless you Tim and comfort Tamara, Eric, Kristen, Whitley Blake, Emerson Reese, Ernie, Diane and Family.
October 10, 2024 @ 3:10 pm
One of the nicest people I ever met. He drove my school bus when he was a senior and I was in the 8th grade! I saw him many times playing drums at different events. Prayers for his entire family. May God give you peace and comfort as only He can.
October 10, 2024 @ 6:51 pm
My family and myself be praying peace and comfort for y’all during this difficult time and sorry for y’all’s loss. We support y’all and we be praying for y’all for awhile cause we know it is very hard for y’all. We love y’all
October 11, 2024 @ 9:12 am
Tim was a wealth of information, I enjoyed all the conversations we had, he had a way to draw you in and keep your attention. He was always so kind and sweet to me and Ed. I love the way he loved my granddaughter Kristen and his precious granddaughters. Whitley and Emmy I will miss his smiles and kind words. My heart aches for Tamara Eric Kristen and those precious granddaughters!! Love you all so much
October 11, 2024 @ 9:41 am
Tamara and family,
Sam and I are so sorry for your loss, Tim was a wonderful person always wearing a great smile. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sam and Brenda Bell