Gregory N Scales

Gregory Nathaniel Scales Sr. was born July 21, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gregory was the eldest son born in the living union of Roosevelt “Mickey” and Edith Scales. He was educated through Pittsburgh Public School system and graduated from Taylor Allerdice High School where he was an extraordinary football player. Greg was also a member of the El Crenettes Marching Group Drumline and was a trained boxer. After high school Gregory enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served until his retirement. Gregory grew up on New Homestead hill surrounded by family and friends who became family in every sense of the word. He attended Mount Rise Baptist Church of New Homestead where he was baptized as a child. Greg later returned and answered his call to ministry by serving as an usher, deacon, and then minister, where he was involved in various outreach programs. He served and mentored within the prison ministry, took communion to the sick and shut-in and personally ensured that those without transportation got to service. Gregory gained his Bachelor of Divinity to further serve & minister at Praise Center Full Gospel Church. He went on to preside over weddings, officiate numerous homegoing services and give countless sermons. When someone thinks of Greg some big things that come to mind are fishing, cooking, his children and that you can rely on him in a bind. His kids would sometimes come home to “Gone Fishing” notes left on the table. He loved the peace fishing gave him, the time spent with his fishing buddies and the ability to teach and pass it onto his grandchildren. Not only did he feed his family from fishing, but he was known for his abilities in the kitchen & on the grill. Greg had constant requests for things like his ribs, pound cakes, salmon Pattie’s, and sweet potato pies. Greg lived for his children, there wasn’t anything he didn’t do from plaits & barrettes before school, advice, car maintenance and basically creating Pap Pap’s daycare. Not only was he always there for his children & grandchildren, but he took his role serious as the eldest brother and he was the “go to” for many in their time of need, never just doing the bare minimum. Greg’s spirit was called home to God on September 5, 2022 after battling various health issues for many years. He was surpassed by his father Mickey, mother Edith, sister Rose Heflin and son Jeremiah Scales. Gregory leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing,sons Gregory, Garrett, daughters Sofia, Sharisa, Sara, Sippora, Shiprah Scales, brothers Theodore (Isis), Kenneth & Arthur Scales, sisters Caroline (Omar) Marsh, Edith and Joyce Scales, fifteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a wealth of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Gregory N Scales

July 21, 1955 - September 5, 2022