Dennis Ray Gregory
April 19, 1945 ~ November 30, 2025
Born in:
Burlington, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDennis Ray Gregory, 80, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
He was born April 19, 1945, in Burlington, NC, to the late Arnold Gregory and Cullie Ensley Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, DeLoris Honeycutt, and his brother, Kenneth Gregory.
He shared 42 wonderful years with his wife, Susan Gregory, who was his number one golfing buddy. He is also survived by his sister, Remona (Buck) Byrd, of Hendersonville; sisters-in-law, Edith Messer, of Candler, and Shirley Gregory, of Hendersonville; step-son, Nathan (Heather) Mathews, of Candler; two wonderful grandkids, Katie and Michael Mathews; and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis loved golfing vacations with Susan, and always looked forward to playing with his gang of many golfing buddies. He was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church, where he loved to serve and loved his church family. Dennis had a huge heart, and was always ready to help others.
A visitation will be held at Newbridge Baptist Church, 100 Elkwood Ave., Asheville on Thursday, December 4, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. followed immediately by the funeral service. Pastors Brian Buckner and Clark Henderson will officiate. Burial will then take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1 Chapel of Faith Dr., Candler, NC.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: December 4, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Newbridge Baptist Church
199 Elkwood Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)254-7262
Funeral Service: December 4, 2025 2:00 pm
Newbridge Baptist Church
199 Elkwood Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)254-7262
Burial: December 4, 2025 3:30 pm
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
We were so blessed to have DENNIS as a close friend and for me a wonderful golfing buddy!!
We have had many wonderful times together on the golf course and I will never forget what a wonderful golfer he was!! He loved the game and I love the game of golf!!
We shared many wonderful meals together as a group called “The Big Night” DENNIS always drove us there and added a scenic drive back home!!
I was so proud to call him one of my best friends!!
I am so looking forward sharing a round of golf with him when I get to heaven!!
Susan, Louise and I are certainly praying for you in these very hard days ,but just remember that DENNIS is in the arms of Jesus with no more suffering, and we will see him again!!
Jimmy and I were so fortunate to have Dennis as a friend as well as a golfing buddy. We always enjoyed our trips to golf courses and stopping on the way home for supper. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
You and your family are in our prayers and remember that we will see him again in heaven.
Lu Anne and Jimmy Cox
Let’s try this again. You are our father and we do always will love you. Your three children Deana Gregory Beard
Doug Gregory
Dennis Gregory Jr.
Very well said from his 3 children. May all family and friends find peace and comfort for everyone praying for each other.
Rest in peace!
So sorry for your loss, Dennis was a sweet man. He will be missed.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.