Elmer Edward Gregory, 71, of Delaney passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Fayetteville.  He was born May 18, 1942 in Alma to Theodore and Nina Hawkins Gregory.

He was a former employee of Cargill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delores Gregory; brothers, William Ray and Theodore Eugene Gregory; sisters, Barbara Ellen and Wilma Gregory.

Survivors include his son, Jeff Gregory of Delaney; daughter, Nina Gregory of Stilwell, OK.; brothers, John Frederick Gregory and wife Liz of Van Buren; Nathan Gregory and wife Brenda of Delaney and Russell Gregory of Alma.

The family will receive friends from on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 5-7:00 P.M. at Beard’s Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Oakland Cemetery with Darryl Billingsley officiating under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.

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