Victor Reed Gregory, Jr.
August 12, 1924 ~ March 5, 2008
Resided in:
Columbus, NC
Columbus ~ Victor Reed Gregory, Jr. of Columbus, NC died on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the Elizabeth House Hospice and Palliative Care center.
He was born in Alcoa, TN and was the son of the late Victor Reed Gregory, Sr. and Gusta Robinson Gregory. He was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Zachery. Mr. Gregory was a graduate of Alcoa High School and US Air Force Veteran serving in the China and India Theater during WW II. He was an avid Golfer and a member of the High Vista Country Club in Avery's Creek Community. He was a wholesale lumber salesman working for many companies and was a member of the Avery's Creek United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Louise Rhodes Gregory of Columbus; two daughters, Jo Ann Gregory Bailey and husband Bob of Columbus and Jane Gregory of Longwood, Fla.; a son, William Reed Gregory and wife Cynthia of Round Lake Beach, IL; four grandchildren, Brad Bailey and wife Nora of Marietta Ga, Matthew Bailey of Columbus, Christian Reed Gregory and Hannah Greg-ory of Round Lake Beach, IL.; one great-grandchild, Lane Bailey; sister, Barbara Gunter of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, Bill Gregory and wife Pearl of Powell, TN; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Rev. Neil Haynes officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Friday at Groce Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon Friday in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors will be provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Associa-tion, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131 or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 706 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Gregory family in the passing of your loved one. Even though it’s been many years that we have seen or heard from each other, I still have memories of Mr. Gregory and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I send my sympathy to the Gregory family. Reed was a good man who had a major influence on my life. He got me started in the Lumber selling business from which I am now retired. I owe him a lot. We had many enjoyable days on the golf course. So sorry for his passing.
Dave
Aunt Louise we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Reed’s passing. I have very fond memories of times with you all in Florida and in Alcoa when you lived here. I especially remember Uncle Reed throwing quarters in the pool in Clearwater to teach us how to swim. I always enjoyed talking to you all at the family reunions each year. Thanks for the memories. Eddie and Judy Zachary
Condolences from an AHS Alumni.1959.
May God’s love surround you during this time.
Uncle Reed was a very sweet man. I know he’ll be keeping my Grandmother the best company a big brother can just as he was a great one on earth.
My dearest Louise I was so sorry to hear of Reed’s passing.I will always remember the good times we have had over the years. I always had the up most respect for Reed. He was a wonderful person and always had a smile on his face.
Love to you and your family during this time of sorrow we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Evelyn and Linda Ruth