Gregory Maurice Ambush, Sr. Obituary (1954

Mr. Gregory Maurice Ambush, Sr., of Frederick, MD, departed this life peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1954 to Leo Ambush and Thelma Gray Ambush. He was a devoted husband to Linda Ambush for 23 years. Gregory grew up in Dickerson, MD, and attended Frederick County Public Schools. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving in the Navy, he returned home and began work for Alcoa Eastalco Works for many years. He retired from the Frederick County Public School system in 2015 after working for several years. Gregory was an avid Carolina Panther fan and loved the Orioles. He loved and enjoyed taking long rides on his motorcycle and visiting family and friends. Gregory is survived by his: wife, Linda Ambush; daughter, Tamika Dickerson (Damian); sons, Gregory Ambush, Jr. (Maria) and Andrew Ambush (Lindsey); other children of love, Stacey Simon (Tyres) and Antoine Thomas (Tylisa); ten grandchildren, Caleb Dickerson, Michael, Issac, Nora Ambush, and Lana Ambush, Shatez, Kameron, and Kamonte Simon, and Quincy and Landen Thomas; great granddaughter Maya Simon; mother, Thelma Ambush; brother, Darren Ambush (Roberta); five sisters, Linda Helms (Richard), Marquice Franklin (Harold),Vickie Gilliam, Renee Richardson, and Leslie Ambush; father -in -law, Hanford Thomas; mother -in -law, Dorthy Thomas; two sisters- in- law, Mary Lyles and Darlene Thomas; two brothers- in -law, Hanford Thomas, Jr. and Anthony Thomas (Melissa); godchild, Jamill Love; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; special friends, Erin Barnhouse, David Thomas, Caroline Thomas, Anthony Thomas, Josh Dulin, Cassandra Dulin, Shirley Diggs Foreman, Bill King ,Tracey Morris, and Gina Williams; and special aunts, Ianthia Gray, Patricia Turnley, and Cathy Love. Gregory was preceded in death by his: father, Leo Ambush; brother -in -law, Cedric Richardson; niece, Tranice Richardson; and nephew, Keanan Richardson. "Gregory was the love of my life and my best friend and he was devoted to his family. Family meant the world to him and he made sure they knew. Oh, how I loss the love of my life, he will forever be in my heart." -Linda Ambush