Gary Jerome Gresham, 56, of Romney, WV passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his residence.

Born on July 21, 1965 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Franklin Gresham and Shirley Jackson Gresham.

He was the elder and founder of "The Father's House" Church.  He was a Staff Sargent in the Marine Corp. for 10 years and a helicopter mechanic, a Gulf War Veteran, and had won many medals for his heroics.  He loved fishing with his family, telling others about Jesus Christ and studying his Bible.  He had a car shop in Georgia and West Virginia and enjoyed working on cars.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving father-in-law, James Ward and sister-in-law, Dawn Ward.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sharon Gresham, beautiful daughter, Lauren and husband Levi Severance of Winchester, VA, intelligent son, Gary Gresham (G) of Pittsburg, PA,  his loving mother-in-law, Elsie Ward of Romney, daughter of the heart, Miranda Keplinger and husband Benjamin of Augusta and selected son, Zachary Thorne of Slanesville.  He was also a loving Pops to two grandsons, Landon and Isaac Keplinger of Slanesville, siblings, Richard Gresham (Ebeonee), Carla Williams, Teresa Gresham, Honorary brother, Edward McClindon (Chevelle), and many special nieces and nephews of Georgia.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at Hope Christian Church, Augusta, WV.  The family will receive friends one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project,  P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject .org/donate.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.