Howard Albert
Gregory, 87, of Fort Smith, AR (formerly
of Poteau, OK)
passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 in Fort
Smith. Howard was
born April 5, 1926 in Mena, AR to Dolph & Noco (Thompson) Gregory. He worked for the Oklahoma Penal System in Hodgen. Howard
was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lorena Schulte; 2
brothers, Orville & Alvie Gregory.
Survivors include
his wife Lena of the home; daughter, Cheryl Dutton of Ft. Smith, AR; former Son
in Law, Ray Dutton of Ft. Smith; grandsons, Ray Dutton II and Keith Dutton of
Ft. Smith; brother & sister in law, Ralph & Ruby Gregory of Poteau, OK;
7 Great Grandchildren; 3 sisters in law, Irene Johnson of Ft. Gibson, OK,
Lillian Folsom of Talihina, OK, Mae Moss of Birmingham, AL; caregivers,
Margaret Felker, Darla McAlister, & Heather McAlister; other relatives
& loved ones; many friends.
Services will be 2
pm, Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Oakland
Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau
with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.
Interment will follow.
“Daddy, my sweet
Daddy, is with the Lord now. Mom & I
will miss him so very much. The example
he lived before us was amazing. Even in
death he made it as gentle as he could for us.
He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and
friends. He never met a stanger. He loved his church and especially the
children. He helped the ladies in the
nursery for 8 years. Whichever side needed
him the most, the bed babies or the toddlers, “Pappa Howard” was on duty. He also loved sports and was an avid OU fan. We will miss his winning smile the most but
Thank God it’s not really goodbye. It’s
just see you later. “
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