Robert Aubrey Gregory

On November 30, 2025, Robert Aubrey Gregory was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and joyfully reunited with many beloved family members who went before him. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, but his legacy of faith, love, and devotion will endure for generations to come.

The youngest of six children, "Bobby” as his mom called him, was born on August 21, 1935, in Seminole County, Oklahoma, to Charles Lawrence and Cordelia Frances Gregory. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Regenia, his parents, his brothers James Mitchell, Charles Lloyd, and John Inman Gregory, his sisters Laura Ellen Watts and Angela Joy Fogarty, and his grandson Jordan Gregory Pullen. Bob is survived by his loving children, Joan Ellen Pullen (John), Paige Elaine Gregory, and Grant Inman Gregory (Charlotte), all of Oklahoma City. He will be deeply missed by his treasured grandchildren, Robert Garrett Gregory, Jillian Elise Seamans (Colton), Meredith Elyse Elliott (Craig), and Jennifer Paige Pullen; his great-grandchildren Weston and Wyatt Seamans and Aurora (Pullen) Lewis; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and extended family members who brought him great joy.

Bob’s early years were spent in the oil fields of Seminole and Pottawattamie Counties, where his father worked, before the family finally settled in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He attended Shawnee High School, where he excelled in sports, particularly football and baseball. He graduated in 1953 and was ultimately inducted into the Shawnee High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He also worked as a caddy at the Shawnee Country Club. As a resourceful teenager, Bob would hitchhike from Shawnee to Norman on game days to sell programs at Sooner football games—earning just enough money to attend the home games he loved. His athletic talent and determination earned him a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Oklahoma, where he started for three seasons as catcher. During his time with the Sooners, his team captured two Big 7 baseball championships. Bob often spoke with pride and gratitude of the opportunities provided to him by OU and Coach Jack Baer, referring to himself with humility as a “poor, dumb, country kid from Pottawatomie County.” He passed on his deep-rooted love for OU and Sooner athletics to his children, a tradition cherished to this day.

After graduating from OU in 1957, Bob was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably as a logistics officer at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. Choosing to pursue a professional career, he left the Army with the rank of First Lieutenant in 1959.

Bob went on to build a distinguished 50-year career in banking, beginning as a commercial loan officer in the early 1960s. He spent most of his professional life in Oklahoma City with Liberty Bank until 1989, when he joined BancFirst. There, his leadership and integrity ultimately led him to the position of Chief Credit Officer, a role he held until his well-deserved retirement in 2012. Bob also gave generously of his time and talents, serving on the Board of Directors of Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City for 24 years, including three years as chairman.

In 1962, Bob met the love of his life, Regenia Mae Lewis, at Trinity Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Their first date was a double date where they gathered to sing gospel music, where Regenia’s beautiful alto voice and piano playing captured his heart. They became engaged in June and married on September 7, 1962. Their shared love of music filled their home and accompanied the family on many cross-country road trips. Bob’s fine tenor voice, ukulele playing, and enthusiasm for singing together created cherished memories for everyone around him.

Bob was a man’s man—an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, sports, cards, and dominoes. He was a sharp and resourceful competitor, earning spending money during his OU days by playing snooker at a pool hall on Campus Corner. Like his mother, he was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the novels of James Michener. Bob’s remarkable memory allowed him to recall in vivid detail plays from his baseball career in the 1950s and business deals from his banking days in the 1960s, entertaining friends and family with his stories and reminiscences.

Above all, Bob was defined by his steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a commitment he held since his youth. He was a devoted church member and volunteer throughout his life, instilling the same strong faith and values in his children. His legacy is one of love, service, and unwavering devotion to both his family and his faith.

Robert Aubrey Gregory’s life was a shining example of integrity, generosity, and love—qualities that will continue to inspire all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts and memories of those he touched.

Visitation will be at Smith & Kernke-North May location on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A funeral service for Bob will be held on Friday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Quail Springs Baptist Church, 14613 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, with burial at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City.