Larry Gregory

Larry Gregory, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 15, 2024. He was the ripe old age of 92 and 8 months. Larry was born at home on the farm on February 7, 1932. He was the sixth child born to James Lawrence and Claudia Ethel (Boling) Gregory. Larry grew up alongside 5 brothers. He attended local schools around Dalton, Arkansas. Larry was the only male student in his High School graduating class. Larry joined the Navy at 18 in 1950. Served until he was honorably discharged in 1954. He met and married his wife, Jimmie Nell Wells while in the Navy. She was also from Arkansas, and they first saw each other on a bus while returning home to visit with their parents. Larry and Jimmie Nell Wells were married on June 20, 1953, and they welcomed 5 children. They lived in Florida for a time before moving to St. Louis, Missouri. He moved the family to Lincoln County in 1961, and built the house he lived in. Even though they did not harvest crops, the family had lots of animals over the years and an over abundance of barn cats. Jimmie preceded Larry in death on April 19, 1991. Larry later married Elizabeth Hammett Crossno Parrish on June 7, 1997. Larry worked for McDonnell Douglas, transferred to Floridia where he worked on the Space Programs and then retired from Emerson Electric in St. Louis. Even while working his full-time jobs, he found time to sell Mason Shoes and trees for Stark Brothers. Larry was never idle and that is why he went to work as a Mail Carrier for Moscow Mills Post Office for many years. He was a member of the Millcreek Baptist Church for 60 years, where he served as a Deacon and Teacher. Larry was an active part of his children and grandchildren’s lives. He liked listening to country and gospel music. Larry valued the time he spent with his family and living in the country. Larry is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gregory of Troy, MO; five children: Larry N. Gregory and wife Charlotte of Cape Girardeau, MO, Gary D. Gregory and wife Brenda of Troy, MO, Mona R. Martin of Troy, MO, Cary D. Gregory of Wright City, MO and Lanell M. Martin and husband Steve of CA; grandchildren: Ryan, Andrew, Alex and JaNeil; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jimmie Nell Gregory and one granddaughter, Kellie Gregory. Family and friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Interment will be held at a later date in Arkansas. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Larry Gregory

February 7, 1932 - October 15, 2024