Gregory Augustus Hebron

1957 - 2017

Gregory Augustus Hebron obituary, 1957-2017, Manassas, VA

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Gregory Hebron Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2017.

Gregory A. Hebron Now Rests In Peace (October 13, 1957-June 14, 2017)



July 1 is his homegoing celebration!



Many knew him as a great friend and colleague who they called “Big Smooth,” “Hebby,” “Hucklebuck,” or just “Big Greg.” To his family, Greg was known for being a wonderful son, brother, cousin, and uncle.



A Washington, D.C. native, Greg was built like and as strong as an ox. But the big fella ran and leaped like a gazelle – which made him a great athlete who excelled in all sports – particularly football and baseball in high school. He went on to study business and marketing at Northern Virginia Community College and Saint Paul’s College.



After several years of study, Greg decided to pursue a career with the U.S. Government. He secured a job with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), rising to the position of ATF Bureau Mail Program Manager. One colleague said, “he had a beautiful soul.” Another remembers him as “… ALWAYS positive, kind, welcoming, and always on top of his job." Greg said it was the greatest job anyone could ever have and he had the “co-workers you would be envious of.”



Humble and gentle, Greg possessed a melodic, bass voice and loved to use it when listening to a variety of music – a hobby he shared with his nephew, Joe Piper III. He and his niece, Naysa Piper, shared his affinity for DC and Marvel comics. The two of them often compared notes and talked about the characters and every television and movie that featured one. But in addition to comics, Greg was well read on many subjects. Above all, he was a rabid Georgetown University basketball and Washington Redskins football fan, the later he shared with his brother, Anthony Hebron, cousin, Deno Hebron, and late sister Joann Piper and late aunt Sandra Hebron.



Greg loved to dress – rocking ties, sports caps and a variety of shoes that compared to none. His nephews (Joe Piper III, Anthony K. Hebron and Joseph Boone) and brothers (Anthony and Derrick Piper as well as his sisters, Tarrah Prince, Tonia Boone and Torrey Piper) benefitted quite handsomely from Greg’s bevvy of the finest brand name clothing and accessories.



As everyone knows, Greg was a family man – first and foremost. His family cherishes him for being forgiving and giving of himself and his resources – embodied in his familiar responses: "...you don't have to say thank you” or “you don’t owe me anything, we're family!" He also treasured his cousins: Debra Wosa, Deno Hebron (Delores), Scottie Hebron (Sharon, Marcus, and Madison), Albert Hebron, Jr. (Beverly, Aaron and Andrew), Mary White, Wilhelmina Ashton, Craig Hebron and Jacqueline Hebron, Ellen Hebron Fofanah, Emma Hebron Harris, Patricia Hebron Smith, Diana Hebron Miller, and Tina Hebron Mingo. Greg also admired his grand cousins Joseph Hebron Jr. (Mary Hebron) and Carroll Hebron Sr. (Gertrude Hebron) and aunt the late Sandra Hebron. The men he looked up to the most were his uncle, Albert Hebron Sr. (Pauline), and late father, Joe Piper, Jr.



Every boy or girl would have loved to have had Greg as his or her uncle. But only Joe Piper III, Joseph Boone, Anthony K. Hebron, Riyah Prince and Naysa Piper had that privilege. Greg loved and cared for them as if they were his own. He showered them with compassion, kind words, wisdom and gifts when he had the opportunity. A lot of the latter. Every new toy or pair of shoes, if they mentioned it to him, they would receive it. He doted them so much that even Santa Claus was jealous.



But Greg did more than just give gifts. He showered his family with his love and his energies. He spent the final hours preceding his death feeding and caring for his mom, Shirley Piper.



Visitation will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, followed immediately by the funeral services, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Demaine Funeral Home, located at 10565 Main Street, Fairfax. He will be laid to rest immediately after the ceremony at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy, Manassas – next to his beloved sister and favorite sibling, the late Joann Piper.



In honor of Greg’s love and caring for his nieces and nephews, the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to a FedChoice Federal Credit Union Trust Fund at ATF (Account # 727844-15).

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July 1, 2017

Teri Byers

Greg was a special co-worker and friend who always made you feel comfortable in all situations and circumstances. He had a smile that will be forever contagious ~ and a laugh that could be heard across the room (even when his Redskins didn't do too well). I enjoyed our simple chats and the way he took time to always "check up" on what was happening in my life and others that worked closely with him. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY ~ and always shared the amazing things they were doing in their lives. Greg, I know I will hear your voice in the wind and will take a moment to smile and laugh with you ~ thanks for being yourself and for making me a better person! Miss you ~ Teri

June 30, 2017

Jerry Nunziato

"I had the great pleasure of working with Greg at the National Tracing Center in Landover MD. I enjoyed our conversations varied subjects and his beliefs that his coworkers were part of his extended family. He treated his co workers with dignity and respect. " Jerry Nunziato (OH)

June 30, 2017

"Greg was a great co-worker and friend. My condolences to the family."
Udora Hugee (Martinsburg, WV)

June 30, 2017

Melissa Hines

Greg was a very warm and caring person who I will truly miss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God keep you all lifted in prayers.

June 29, 2017

Deborah Knoff-Liggins

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 28, 2017

Jeanette Brame

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 27, 2017

Marlon Wilkins

My condolences to the Hebron family. Greg, you were like my uncle since the first day I met you. You always looked out for us at the Distribution Center. I will miss talking sports and life with you. Rest Easy Brother!!

June 27, 2017

Janelle Scayles

To the family of Greg, I'm so sorry the loss of your love one Greg. I'm going to miss him, but never forget him. I will keep you all in my prayers. I ask GOD to give you all the strength, love, comfort, and my needed peace during this time.

June 23, 2017

Tabatha Williams

To the family of "GREG" I met Greg in the mid 80th and he has always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed by so many people. Remember: Those We Love don't go away but they walk beside us every day unseen and unheard but always near but remember they are still loved and still missed every day. Your truly in my prayers!

June 23, 2017

Tina Mingo

Cuz.
You will be truly missed. I am missing all of your positive messages that you sent everyday. You were definitely an Angel. I wish we had more time together but GOD had other plans. You & I had plans to get our family together. I promise along with your brother Anthony that we will follow through with our plan. We all knew how much family meant to you. Until we meet again Cuz. Love You Forever Tina Mingo, Joseph Hebron (Papa), & Carroll Hebron Sr.

June 22, 2017

Scottie Hebron

Going to miss you Greg. You were a loving soul. Thanks for being in my life. Love You...

June 21, 2017

Rachel Grier

Wow Greg, I'm still speechless. You were such a kind & loving soul. From the moment Phil dubbed you my Uncle you stayed true to the call. Even after leaving the ATF family.

Literally the only person who could call me "Sweetie"

Rest In Peace! I was my honor to know you.

June 21, 2017

Janelle Scayles

Greg, I'm going miss seeing in the early morning and evenings on train. I will also miss out talks. I thank for being that friend when needed. What a kind, sweet, and wonderful person you are. To the family, I ask GOD to give each and ever one of you the strength, love, comfort, and peace that is needed during this time. Greg you will be miss, but I will never, never forget you my friend.

June 21, 2017

Coworker

Brendalyn Harper

Greg, I didn't know you as well as others either, but you always had a smile on your face. When you leave out on your way home I would sitting on the bench waiting for my Metro/Access you always say have a good evening thank you so much for that but right now you are in God's arm. RIP

June 21, 2017

Gregory Roberson

June 21, 2017

Shirley High

Greg, I miss you so much. I know you have your wings. Rest in Heaven.

June 20, 2017

Janel Smith

Greg, I will forever miss talking with you.
You were one of a kind!

Whenever I needed something or just wanted to talk about lifeyou were that guy who gave an honest and wholesome conversation.

You were a lot more to me than just a Colleague, you were truly my friend.

You were always nice, cheerful, Professional, and accommodating.
I will miss your daily inspirational emails that helped many of us get through the work week.

Lastly, I will miss our playing the countdown & relocation game because I know you were looking forward to enjoying your retirement.

I will totally miss you my friend!

June 20, 2017

Lori Witt

Greg you were always so kind and patient with everything having to do with postage. Didn't take long to become friends. I loved our conversations and the great emails you sent to a group of us praising the day. You'll be sorely missed. Rest In Peace my friend. God's got a beautiful angel with him now.

June 20, 2017

Annette Carden

Greg, I will missed you, thinking about all the times we laugh together and I often thought about you the many rides we rode home together from Landover to Virginia from work and the special bond we built of friendship. When I moved to West Virginia our friendship never stop, and as we talked our conservation always begin with kind words or laugh and I remember the last conservation that we was supposed to meet each other and have lunch in Manassas VA. you will be truly missed. Annette Sydnor Holmes /Carden Winchester, VA.

June 20, 2017

Johnny Matthews

My prayers and thoughts go out the Hebron family, we became friends the day I started working with you and never ever had a problem, gonna miss the fun times we had talking and laughing MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER !!!!!!

June 20, 2017

Jonathan Kime

Greg was such a nice guy. I'm going to miss that laugh terribly.

June 20, 2017

Friend

Rob Howard

I will miss talking with you about a many topics, especially our sport conversations. RIP my friend.

June 20, 2017

Acquaintance

Dave Marshall

Greg, I didn't know you as well as others may have however, you are the type of person that anyone would want to know. You are a pleasant person with a warm and kind heart. As God wraps his arms around you and bring you home, this world will miss you.

June 20, 2017

Delissa Knapp

Although I didn't know you well, Greg, our paths at work crossed a number of times over the years. I'm glad they did, as I will always remember you as a helpful, friendly soul. Your presence will surely be missed. Rest in peace.

June 20, 2017

Coworker

Pam Wise

I am proud to have called you my friend Greg. You lit up the room with your laughter and smile. Thank you for always making me feel special. RIP my dear friend.

June 20, 2017

KIM POWELL

Greg I will miss that laugh your beautiful spirit. We never met in person but just talking to you so many times on the phone about the postage meter made us good friends. Greg I will say this to you and I know you are smiling but take your WINGS my Washington friend because the Pearly Gates are waiting for you to enter with a sign saying: JOB WELL DONE. RIP MY Friend.

June 20, 2017

Phil Russell

I will miss you my brother, all of the 3 on 3 basketball Tournaments we played in back in the 1990s and all of the talks and laughs we had about family, life and sports. God bless you Gregg, Rest In Peace.

June 20, 2017

Shannon Simpson

Greg will truly be missed. May he Rest in Peace.

June 20, 2017

Phil Dozier

"Hebby" Words don't do Justice to the Love Respect Friendship and Kinship We Shared Brother, You were one of a Kind!! I am a better man for knowing You I wish we had more time...But I know that Peaceful is your Rest I love You to Life.. You will never be forgotten" Big Smooth" Thank you.

June 20, 2017

Diane Woods

I knew from the first day that I met you that we would be friends. Your smile, a big man that was not afraid to wear any color you wanted, and a demeanor that always put me at ease. What a combination! You were a really amazing man that I will deeply miss. God speed Hebby.

June 20, 2017

Greg Carroll

You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met. My life was blessed having known you. I'll miss seeing you and chatting with you.
"A Friend loves at all times." Prov 17:17

June 20, 2017

Diane Woods

I knew from the first day that I met Greg that we would be friends. His smile, a big man that was not afraid to wear any color he wanted, a demeanor that always put you at ease. A really amazing man that I will deeply miss. God speed Hebby.

June 20, 2017

michael mitchell

I appreciated your morning fist bump greeting each day, no matter what was on your heart. Michael Mitchell(Washington, D.C,)

June 20, 2017

Jerlyn Smith

God had a plan for Gregory, and he made the appointment. Greg's spirit of giving and love will truly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

June 20, 2017

Stacey Washington

Greg was the ultimate friend, professional, coworker, person and human being. Saying that he will be missed doesn't state how he touched others.

Posted by Stacey Washington

June 20, 2017

Jacqueline Logan

Rest In Peace, your physical presence will surely be missed!

Kind regards,

Jacqueline

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