Larry Gregory

Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com.Larry was born Oct 10, 1942 in Moweaqua, IL to Ward and Hildreth (Sheppard) Gregory. He graduated from Eisenhower High School before joining the US Marine Corps. He served his country proudly as an Embassy guard in Athens, Greece and spent two tours in Vietnam. He was retired from IBEW #146 and was employed for over 25 years at Bodine Electric. Larry was a member of the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, and Calvary Baptist Church.Larry was married to Karen Sue Hutchens Humphrey. After her death, he married Elaine Carr Deffenbaugh. He leaves his wife Elaine; son Darren Gregory of Savannah, GA; stepson Eric Humphrey of Osceola, IA; stepdaughters Leslie Reveles (Ivan) and Andrea Ramirez (Josh) of Indianapolis, IN; Dawn Deffenbaugh, Bethany, IL and seven grandchildren; Brandi Vanderlaan, Ivy Ramirez, Amber (Matt) Daniel and Ricky Trimby, Gunnar and Ali Gregory, and Emily Deffenbaugh. Sisters; Lori Bockwoldt (Keith), Bellingham, Wash; Kelli (Ron) Eckhardt, Ogden Utah and Donna Gregory of Salt Lake City, Utah; Aunt; Virginia Gregory, Macon, IL; extended family Richard (Barb) Gregory, Connie Gadbury, Sharon Hutchens, John (Jan) Carr, Ray (Judy) Carr, Harry (Kathy) Kracht, Brian Carr and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Sue, mother Hildreth Sheppard Coffman and stepfather Frank Coffman and his father Ward Gregory and stepmother Joyce Scovill Gregory.Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR and will be missed by his many friends and family members who enjoyed these activities with him. He has received his orders from the Almighty that his time to patrol Heaven's streets has come. Carry on Marine, Semper Fi "
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