Gregory G. Klutts

Gregory G. Klutts, longtime Westampton resident passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. He was 63. Born in Newbern, TN he was a retired and decorated Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. As an aircraft loadmaster he flew combat missions in the Republic of Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm Area of Operation Saudi Arabia. During his service, Chief Klutts provided leadership to many and continued that role upon retirement from the Air Force as a teacher for Easthampton Schools and finally, C-17 Flight Simulator Loadmaster Instructor for L3 Com and Eagle Systems at McGuire AFB. A proud and active veteran, Gregory was a member of American Legion Post #1000, a Life Member of VFW Post # 6590, the Liberty Chapter of the Professional Loadmasters Assoc., the Masonic Lodge, and the Strathmere Environmental and Fishing Club. Greg loved the outdoors including hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and ultimately building his dream home with the help of his brother and son. Greg also enjoyed the role of founding father of the Philadelphia Eagles tailgating crew. Of all other things, his one true love was taking care of his family and the time spent with them. Son of the late Hazel Klutts, son-in-law of the late Russell and Catherine Girton; brother-in-law of the late Patrick Girton, he is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen Klutts (nee Girton); two daughters, Christine Gilbert Klutts, Kathy Reed and her husband Dennis, Sr. “the son he always wanted”; a loving grandson Jake Reed who gave him a reason to smile for the last two years; his father, Phonzo P. Klutts; his twin sister and lifelong friend, Gloria Campbell and her husband JR “his brother”; his lifelong buddies Paddy and Riley, his sisters and brothers-in-law Harriett and Jim Jenkins, Bud and Elaine Girton, Marie Rutola; many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will held 12 pm Saturday at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Interment will be private. Friends and relatives may visit with the family Friday from 3 to 5 pm and again Saturday from 10 am until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675

Gregory G. Klutts

July 16, 1950 - August 3, 2013