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Richard Gregory Obituary

Richard S. Gregory
1935-2020
Richard Speer Gregory (Greg), born in So Orange, NJ was a retired Air Force jet pilot who then spent the rest of his career flying as a Corporate Pilot for Service Corporation International.
During his Air Force career as a jetfighter pilot he served in Vietnam and Korea, receiving many decorations and awards.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores Gregory and three daughters; Tanya Gregory, Rana Gregory O'Quinn, Karena Gregory West and husband Andrew and four grandchildren; Keagan and Kyndahl O'Quinn and Hunter and Nate West. Also left to cherish his memory are one brother and five sisters.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale located at 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 1612 East Walker, League City, TX 77573 with a reception to follow the mass and the interment will be at 2:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery located at 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Mary's KC Ladies Scholarship Fund 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573 phone contact 281-332-3031.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2020.

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Yvette Perry

February 14, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 12, 2020

Sorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences, please take comfort in knowing that God cares personally for you and your family

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Feb

17

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale

6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023

Feb

17

Feb

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

1612 East Walker, League City, TX

Feb

18

Interment

2:00 p.m.

Forest Park Lawndale cemetery

6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX

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Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale

6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023

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