Gregory Fluellen

Gregory Fluellen was born on December 4, 1960, to the loving parentage of Annie Lois and Willie Blackmon in Macon, Georgia. From an early age, Greg’s lively and outgoing personality made him a beloved figure in his community. He had a passion for basketball that was unmatched, often seen with a ball in his hands, playing on neighborhood courts and local parks. His love for the game was evident to all who knew him, and he carried that enthusiasm throughout his life. He had an infectious energy, a larger-than-life presence, and a way of making everyone feel like they were part of his extended family. Greg’s warm spirit, sense of humor, and undeniable charm made him someone people gravitated toward and cherished..

Greg graduated from Northeast High School, where he was a stellar athlete and a skilled basketball player. Known for his popularity, Greg would often say, "You know I was the man, right." His talents on the court earned him a scholarship to Volunteer State College in Tennessee.

After years of studying at Vol State College, Greg moved to Marietta, GA, where he attended Southern Tech Institute for HVAC. While at Southern Tech, Greg continued to work as a maintenance man and HVAC tech at many apartment complexes and condominiums throughout Metro Atlanta for more than a decade.

With the arrival of a new baby, this dad was excited to accept an Industrial Engineer position at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. and relocated his wife and newborn to Macon. Although this was a great opportunity, at one point, Greg realized his time at the Brown & Williamson plant made him miss working in a career where he could enjoy the fresh air. He then decided to obtain his CDL and began his ultimate calling of driving tractor-trailers across the country, loving the freedom of riding to new places and listening to his wide variety of music. He often shared stories of the many states he traveled through and the stops to visit family and friends. Greg would often say, "A party ain’t a party till I walk in," exuding confidence and always the macho guy.

Greg loved his food as much as he loved his family. He would often stop by his aunts Shirley’s , Sally’s and  his cousins to see what was cooking. In fact, in his last conversation with Aunt Sally, he told her, "When I get better, I’m coming by so you can cook me something." Greg would also visit his sister in Maryland and made stops in Indiana to see family where he enjoyed good food and laughs. He was immensely proud of his daughter and cherished the bond they formed during her college years, often visiting her, taking her out to eat, and giving his opinion on her courses.

When Greg was no longer able to work, he returned to Macon to be near his loving and dedicated parents. During his time of need, he entrusted his daughter as his caregiver and confidant in his final years.

Greg leaves to mourn his parents, Annie Lois and Willie Blackmon of Macon; his daughter, Elise Fluellen of Atlanta; his sister, Bridget Ford (James); his nieces and nephew, Ebony, Khalil and Larke all of Maryland. He is also survived by his dear Aunt Sally Person of Macon, several cousins, and a host of friends. We thank you all for the love and support you showed Greg and his family. Greg is gone but will never be forgotten.

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