Born July 8, 1941, he was the son of Ernest and Ivy Helms Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Bo Gregory; his sister, Bonnie Monroe; and his dog, Smokey.

He was retired from Aspen Tree Service.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Gregory; sister Darlene Meeks; one son, Anthony (Betty Jo); daughters Kim, Amanda and Georgia; step-daughter Norma Harrelson; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one greatgreat- grandchild who will arrive in July; and several nieces and nephews.

He loved hunting, collecting knives, shopping for clothes and wheeling and dealing.

At his request, there will be no service and all other arrangements will be private. NG