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11-24-10 — Sept. 15, 1934-Nov. 6, 2010
Roland Thomas Gregory, age 76, was born in Wayne County, September 15,
1934 the son of the late Roy Tennis and Effie Louise Bell Gregory and departed this life, Saturday evening, November 6, 2010.
He was united in marriage with Lucy Angie Thompson who passed away May 23, 2001. To this marriage one son-Ronald Gregory survives.
Also surviving are three grandchildren-Gloria Maxwell, Tammy Branscum and Misty Gregory; four great-grandchildren-Ethan Maxwell, Emily Maxwell, Paisley Maxwell and Trenton Blair; three sisters-Audrey Brown, Lucy Alexander and Ann Neal; and two brothers-Ray and Jimmy Gregory.
He is preceded in death by a sister-Carolyn Sue Gregory; and a brother-Bobby Kay Gregory.
He served his country with honor in the United States Army and was a gifted automobile mechanic. At the age of eight he accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of the Second Street Baptist Tabernacle.
He was a devoted son, husband, father and a loving brother.
He was very active in the rearing of his seven younger brothers and sisters. He was also an exceptional cook and believed in lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
He loved to hunt and fish with his younger brother Jimmy.
The funeral service was held Wednesday morning in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Gary Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.
Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.