Earl E. Gregory

Earl E. Gregory, age 62 of Hastings, passed away December 13, 2012 at home. He was born March 22, 1950 in Barry County. He was the son of DeWitt Clinton Gregory and Sarah Elmina Pattock. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1969. He married Sharon Kay Tagg, the love of his life, on August 9, 1968. She has been by his side and been his loving wife for 44 years. They spent the early part of their marriage traveling on motorcycles with family and friends. They loved camping and spending time with their family. Earl worked at the Courtside Service Station for 3 years. Followed by 2 years at Middleville Tool & Die. He worked the rest of his career at Bradford White Corporation, retiring in 2008.

Earl's favorite pastimes included riding his motorcycle, bowling, fishing, golfing, camping, and going to the races. He also enjoyed fly fishing, tying his own flies for numerous family and friends, and woodworking. Among his many loves were his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Earl is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Sarrah (Joe) Johnson, son James Gregory and fiancé Nicole Huges, his sisters Betty (Dennis) Chase, Byrdie Lopez and Charlie Corser, brother in law Terry (Peg) Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews. His grandchildren are Morgan Gregory, Brett and Meekah Johnson, and Meya Huges.

Visitation:
Monday, December 17, 2012 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home

Memorial Service:
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, MI
Pastor Amy Luckey, officiating

Memorial Contributions:
(1)  American Cancer Society
Great Lakes Division, Inc.
Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts
1755 Abbey Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823

(2)  Hospice of Michigan
989 Spaulding SE
Ada, MI 49301