William Gregory Love, age 68, of Harriman passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was a graduate of Harriman High School, where he excelled in football, and was one of the first African Americans to integrate the Harriman High School district. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, where he was a Sergeant (E4). Greg was a long time member and Past Commander of American Legion Post # 232 in Harriman, and also faithfully and compassionately served as Past 2nd District Commander of East Tennessee. He was employed at Union Carbide and Martin Marietta (K-25) for over 22 years, where he retired. He was a born again Christian, who started his walk of faith at the New Century United Methodist Church in Harriman, and later finished his journey at the Believers Voice of Deliverance Church in Harriman, where he served faithfully and dependently until his health declined. Greg, (A.K.A.) “Suga Bear”, “Coach”, “Papaw”, “Pops”, and “Billy D.” to all, loved sports. He was a longtime coach (40 + years) for the youth in the Harriman area, and also in the church leagues and city leagues, where he himself played for teams such as New Century League, Believers’, (The Outlaws), and Century 21. Greg served on the Parks and Recreation Board for the City of Harriman. Survivors include his daughters: Naomi Dychelle Love and Sherrie Martin; son: Gregory Love; step-son: Ramon Houston; grandchildren: Shaquille, Xavier, Wisdom, Keeshaun, Kylann, Jerelijah, Kyiah, and Kyrie; adopted daughter: Tanika Smith; adopted granddaughters: Chelsea Kline, Keonna Garner, Brandie Harris, and Jordan Smith; special friend: Bronce Cleveland, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; and many other special friends, too numerous to name. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 11 a.m. until noon at the Believers Voice of Deliverance Church; 306 Spencer Drive; Harriman, TN 37748. Funeral services will follow Saturday, September 2, 2017 at noon from the Believers Voice of Deliverance Church. Committal services and interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard and the U.S. Air Force. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post # 232; 153 Mayberry Street; Harriman, TN 37748 or to the Harriman Parks and Recreation Department; 609 N. Roane Street; Harriman, TN 37748.