Kenneth J. Gregorie

Kenneth Gregorie was a witty, intelligent, loving man. He was born in Kansas City, Mo on August 23rd. 1968 to James Gregorie and Roxie Grimes. He passed in his home in Blue Springs, Mo surrounded by family on February 14th, 2026 of Liver cancer after surviving two previous cases. He survived colon cancer and then liver cancer before it was found again and spread.

He was the oldest of 6 kids. He spent his life learning and teaching. Whatever the lesson, he wanted to impart that knowledge to everyone he spoke to. Growing up, he went through his share of struggles, but he never let any of them stop him from doing what he loved.

He joined the military in 1986 and met his only wife, Beverly Breeden, at basic training. They married on December 24th 1987 in Independence Mo. On August 2nd 1988, his daughter was born, Lana Elizabeth Gregorie.

He showed everyone he came across, the amount of love he had to give in every moment of his life. He did this so often, he collected children left and right and center.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Lana Gregorie of Columbia, Mo; his two adopted sons, Samuel (and Rebecca) Howell of Willow Springs, Mo and Amine Oussaid of Columbia, Mo; and his wife, Beverly Gregorie of Columbia, Mo. He also leaves behind his 5 siblings; Dalemar Gregorie of Lebanon, Mo; Heath Dunivan of Camdenton, Mo; Marry (and Tracy) Henry of Lebanon, Mo; Terina (and Dino) McCabe of Camdenton; and Tommy (and Angel) Gregorie of Lebanon, Mo. And his father, James Gregorie and step mom Connie Gregorie of Camdenton, Mo. He was the proud grandfather to Kendall Howell, Jocelyn, and Benjamin of Willow Springs, Mo.

He was loved by many relatives on both sides, some who considered him their own father including Alysha Delgado of Nixa, Mo; Nancy Breeden of Nixa, Mo; Melodee Lee of Willow Springs, Mo, along with many others.

He is joining his mother, Roxie Grimes on the other side.

He will be missed by all who knew him, until we meet again.