John Damion Gregory, 38, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 1, 2019, in Metairie, Louisiana. He was a father to a son and two daughters, including a newborn at the time, and had trained in culinary arts. Family remembered him as strong-willed, inspirational, loving and good-hearted.

Survivors include his father, John Gregory; his three children; and siblings Rockell, Joy, Wayne and Jaurus Gregory. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margret Gregory, and siblings Deshawn and Kimberly Gregory. The circumstances of his death did not prompt any publicly reported investigation, and there has been no reported arrest or identified suspect.

If anyone knew John or has information about his death, please share what you remember.