Bill Gregory

A graveside service with Military Honors for Bill Gregory, 81, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Mark Wascom officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Gregory passed away March 3, 2013 in Gainesville.

He was born December 9, 1931 in Longview, TX to Jewel and Rowena Gregory. Mr. Gregory earned a degree in Agronomy from Texas A&M in 1954. In 1961, he completed his Law degree at Baylor. Mr. Gregory enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and was a reconnaissance pilot until 1957. In 1964, he married Maurine Elkins in Irving, TX. Mr. Gregory was an attorney in the State of Texas for 51 years. He became an oil operator in 1982. Retiring only recently, Mr. Gregory would fish anywhere water could be found.

Survivors include: step-son, George Bond and wife Dawn; step-daughter, Gail Newton; grandchildren: George Bond, II and wife Tina, Emily Bond, Laura Lawhon, Jennifer Belleau and husband Stephen, and Joe Hoedebeck; great-grandson, George Bond, III; and sister, Doris Neal and husband Fred.

Mr. Gregory was predeceased by his parents and wife, Maurine Gregory.

Honorary pallbearers will be: George Bond, Joe Hoedebeck, Tommy Ellender, George Bond, II, Zeb Baker, and Wayne Hathaway.

In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to Gainesville Bible Church, 601 Radio Hill Rd, Gainesville, TX 76240.