Gregory Clayton Olmstead, 61, of Kings Mountain, died at his home on July 31, 2016. He was born in Amsterdam, NY. He was preceded in death by his father Clayton Olmstead and daughter Elizabeth. He was a US Navy Veteran and past Commander of the Kings Mountain VFW. He was a retired electrician and loved to travel.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Elizabeth Marlow Olmstead, Kings Mountain, NC

Sons: Aaron Olmstead, Mount Holly and Craig Brophy, Penn.

Mother: Doris Ovitt, Broadalbin, NY

Step-Daughters: Cindy Horne and husband Shawn Netzley, Shelby, NC

Step-Sons: Dennis Horne and wife Connie,

Billy Horne

Brother: Clayton Olmstead, Jamestown, NY

Sister: Vickie Thompson, Johnstown, NY

12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Saturday August 6, 2016

11:00 AM

VISITATION: Friday, August 5, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE, FOOTHILLS DETACHMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA