Gregory Temple

Gregory Demont Temple, 68, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Davenport.

Greg grew up with a love for school and a passion for football. At the age of 13, he was baptized at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (Pastor Edward Dubois) in Meridian, Mississippi under Pastor Timothy Graham. This was a milestone that shaped his lifelong love for the Lord and devotion to studying the Word of God. He attended Clarkdale Attendance Center and then enrolled in trade school for brick masonry and big truck mechanics. He took immense pride in his work, and was employed by Wenger Truck Line in the skillful repair of semi-tractor trailers and was a foreman for E & J Metal and Salvage Co. in Rock Island, IL. A true entrepreneur at heart, Greg owned and operated a janitorial company in Tennessee. Beyond his professional accomplishments, He had a gift for bringing people together and cherished every moment spent with his family. His daily discussions about Scripture with his nephew and dear friend, Sherrard Robinson, Sr., were a source of great joy and spiritual growth.

Greg married Jacqueline (Trice) Temple in 2019. They were together for twelve years and shared a deep and loving bond. They enjoyed movie dates, walking through their neighborhood, studying The Word, and watching the Saints play. Their life together was filled with faith, laughter, and a strong commitment to family.

Greg was known for his style; every outfit was completed with a sharp crease and just the right hat. He had a well-known love for a clean Cadillac and carried himself with pride and dignity, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Greg leaves behind his loving wife, Jacqueline Temple of Davenport, IA; his children, Toriano (Roxann) Temple of Davenport, IA, and Philiomena Griffin Of Meridian, MS; his stepchildren, Chavaras (Krystall) Trice of Rock Island, IL, Marcus Trice of Rock Island, IL, Courtney Trice of Silvis, IL, and LaCresha Linton of Gloversville, New York; his grandchildren, Jessica Hopkins, Terra Hopkins, Aswan Patton, Jakavion Griffin, and Andricious Patton. He is also survived by his siblings, Janis (Reginald) Marable of Tuscaloosa, AL, Beverly Key of Jackson, TN, John W. Temple of Meridian, MS, Dennis Temple of Jackson, TN, Douglas (Annie) Temple of Meridian, MS, Dexter Temple of Moline, IL, and Lydia Thomas of Davenport, IA. He will also be cherished by Brandi Bomar, Brent and Giduka Newsome, and Latoiya Turner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, John Temple, his mother, Lucille Temple, daughter, Shunqetta Patrice Temple and grandson, Justin Fox.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at New Life Apostolic Church in East Moline, IL, on May 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a repast immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to Jacqueline Temple (mailing address: New Life Apostolic Church Atten: Jacqueline Temple, 218 35th Ave., East Moline, IL 61244).

Greg’s love, faith, and legacy of bringing people together will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his Memory Wall at mvcremation.com.