Gregory Michael Gabriel, age 74, passed away at his residence in Columbus, MS on Monday, February 6, 2023. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00am at Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial of cremains to follow in the Furnace Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00am until 11:00am.

Gregory was born on March 3, 1948 in Chicago, IL, to the late George Valentine Gabriel and the late Anna Ciesium. He lived in Columbus, MS since 1999. He worked as a security guard for Marriott Hotel in Chicago. He attended Divine Word Seminary in 1966 and Loyola University in Chicago. He enjoyed fishing in his free time.

Survived By:

Daughters: Jennifer Lynn Slawski (Greg), Elgin, IL

Gina Marie Stebbins (Shannon), St. Charles, IL

Step Daughter: Shelia Harris , Caledonia, MS

Grandchildren: Giovanni Stebbins, Raes Stebbins, Olive Stebbins, Anna and Connor Slawski

Step Grandchildren: Aron Lee Young, Chris Roach

Step Great Grandchildren: Tyler Dale Roach, Tristen McDaniel

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: George Valentine Gabriel and Anna Ciesium Gabriel

Wife: Shirley Edwards Gabriel