Deputy Chief Gregory W. Chetwood, age 58 of Cedar Grove, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, May 9, 2020. Greg was born May 1, 1962 the son of Blaine and Margaret “Peggy” (Carson) Chetwood. Greg married his best friend and soul mate Barbara Heim on January 4, 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Greg a 1980 Oak Hills & Scarlet Oaks graduate served his country for 16 years in the United States Navy. After serving his country Greg served his community for over 32 years with Harrison Fire Department. He helped develop the Arson Task Force between Harrison police and fire, spent eight years of his career as commander of the Hamilton County Fire Investigative Unit.
Greg is survived by his Loving wife Barbara Chetwood, and his mother Peggy (Karl) Lietzenmayer. Loving Father of Kevin (Michele), Alex (Brittney) and Zach (Ashley). Awesome Grandpa of Tanner, Griffin, Bryce, Trey, Paisley and Otto. Loving Brother of Doug, Christian (Donna Michelle) and Brad (Joan) Chetwood. Loving brother in law of Julie (Steve) Moravits, Pastor Tim (Miranna) Heim and Chrissy Heim. Loving son in law of Patricia Heim. Also survived and will be missed by several nieces, nephews and many many friends.
Greg is preceded in death by his father Blaine Chetwood and father in law Raymond Heim.
**To attend the drive thru visitation on Wednesday, May13, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Harrison Fire Department Station # 56, 200 Harrison Avenue Harrison, Ohio 45030, please enter from the Broadway street intersection of Walnut Street exiting north to Harrison Avenue. Please follow markers as well as officers directing traffic. You must remain in your vehicle during your visit. We appreciate your patience, this way we can follow state mandated guidelines while allowing family and friends the opportunity to offer condolences in person during these trying times.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. for family and close friends with Pastor Mark Garrett and Pastor Tim Heim officiating. Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery Bright, Indiana with honors.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made to ALS Association and or Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), funeral home staff will have envelopes for donations during the visitation or please mail your donation with check payable to the charity, to Jackman Hensley Funeral Home 215 Broadway Street Harrison, Ohio 45030.