Donald Ray Gregory was born May 31, 1940 to Luther and Effie Gregory in Vian, Oklahoma. He departed this life January 02, 2021 at the age of 80 years, 7 months, 2 days. Growing up, Don enlisted in the United States Army in August of 1958. He served faithfully and honorably until his discharge in August of 1961. He had lived several years in the Kansas City, Missouri area working in many facets to support his family. Upon his return to Bristow, Don met Maxine Cochran and they were united in marriage May 29, 1976.
Of all jobs and works in life, none were more precious and rewarding than serving his Lord and Savior as Pastor at Bristow Gospel Tabernacle. The love, in his younger years, for fishing and hunting, though always ever present, seemed to come second to reading and studying his Bible. He loved to garden. When time permitted, he tinkered with things such as clocks and Ham radios. Music was second nature and he loved playing and he loved his dogs. Don was an active member of the VFW.
Don is survived by his wife of the Bristow home, Maxine; two sons Allen Gregory of Kansas City, Missouri, and Shawn Anderson of Bristow, Oklahoma; one daughter, DeAnna Dowden of Lake Charles, Louisiana; three sisters Verneal Maze and Lawanna Haffner of Bristow, Oklahoma and Virginia Harris of Spiro, Oklahoma; one brother, Jerald Gregory of Neosho, Missouri; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Barbara Marlowe.
Services are scheduled for 2:00pm, Thursday, January 07, 2021 at Bristow Gospel Tabernacle with Reverend Delbert Hinshaw officiating. Interment will follow at Welty Cemetery.
