Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Kelly Gregory Obituary
Lebanon, TN - Colonel, US Army (Ret.), born in Hartsville, TN, March 13, 1932; died November 1 (All Saint's Day), 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. B.K. Gregory and Ruth Celsor Gregory, of Hartsville. Survived by his wife, Rachel Perkins Gregory and by the children of his first wife, Ruth Jean McCall Garrett: Dr. Amy Gregory Weeks (and granddaughters Sarah McCall Weeks and Eleanor Rivard Weeks) and David Kelly Gregory (and granddaughter Madeline Josephine Gregory).
He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1957 as a First Lieutenant in the US Army of Medical Corps. He received his army flight surgeon wings, and then his Master's of Public Health from Harvard as part of his training in Aviation Medicine. He was Division Flight Surgeon for US Army Pacific in 1964, and made an assault landing at Saigon Bay on March 13, 1966 (his 34th birthday) with the 25th Infantry Division. He was promoted to Lt. Colonel and was Division Surgeon and Division Flight Surgeon in Saigon until February 1967, when he rotated back to be Flight Surgeon at the Army Aviation Safety Center in Ft. Rucker, Alabama. He was subsequently promoted to Colonel, and served as Commanding Officer at US Army Hospitals in Ft. Hunter/Ft. Stewart, Georgia, and in Baumholder, Germany.
Dr. Gregory maintained his medical license, attending conferences for continuing medical education up until the year of his death. He had a lively interest in current events, an encyclopedic knowledge of military history, and enjoyed exercising his skill on the firing range. He also had a deep love for classical music and jazz, a keen appreciation for the cinema, and loved to debate the finer points of musical theater.
Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Anthony Funeral Home at 1 PM Saturday, November 11, 2017 conducted by Bro. Jack McCall and Father Roger Senechal. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM to Service time Saturday. Burial will be private. All farewells are temporary.
Anthony Funeral Home, Inc., 337 McMurry Blvd. E, Hartsville, TN 37074, 615-374-2280, www.anthonyfhhartsville.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Gregory
Sponsored by Anthony Funeral Home - Hartsville.
2 Entries
Ed and Cathryn Girard
November 13, 2017
Dear Amy: Your father had a long and distinguished life. That doesn't diminish the sadness of his death, especially because he is your dad. You will cherish him in your heart and keep him alive in your memory. We will think of you at this time of grief, and pray that over time your grief will lessen.
Mary Miles
November 6, 2017
So sorry to hear of Kelly's death.He was my husband 's(Murray Miles) college roommate at UT. Rachel got us together on a blind date. It lasted 64 yrs. It is weird they died so close together.We will miss them both. Mary Jane Miles
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Kelly Gregory's name
Memorial Events
for Kelly Gregory
Nov
11
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Anthony Funeral Home - Hartsville337 E McMurry Blvd, Hartsville, TN 37074
Nov
11
Funeral services provided by:
Anthony Funeral Home - Hartsville337 E McMurry Blvd, Hartsville, TN 37074
How to support Kelly's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Kelly Gregory's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
