Robert Lee Gregory, age 79, of Marion, left this Earth peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 to be with his Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
He is survived by his beloved wife Josephine Eckard-Gregory and his children Robert Lee Gregory III and Victoria Gregory, Sherry and Robert Morgan, John and Tonya Gregory, and Cindi Gregory. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Gregory. Also surviving are his step-children Kevin and Judy Eckard, Penny and Dan Dewitt, Steve and Karen Eckard, Stacey Eckard, and Kristi and Michael Doughty. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Scott Eckard. Also surviving is sister Carol and husband Sam Justice, then four sisters preceding him in death are Clara Scroggins, Margaret McDonald, Jane McDonald, and Nancy Gregory. Bob also had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that he loved dearly.
Bob was an auto body repair man for over forty years in the Marion area and worked for many dealerships until he ended his career at Scroggins Auto Body Repair, where he retired. His hobby was one of his God-given talents. He was a talented country and western musician who played with many bands locally in the sixties. Some of his best times were singing and playing at his home with his sons Robert and John and friends and musicians throughout his life.
He spent the last many years of his life spending time with his beloved wife Josephine, camping and spending time with his family, but most importantly, the private time that Bob and Josephine spent alone together, talking, watching TV, and, most importantly of all, rooting for those Ohio State Buckeyes. Bob and Josephine truly had a great life together.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 12, 2016 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Services will follow at 1 PM with Tim Noggle officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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