of West Helena, AR
January 15, 1958 - April 10, 2015
Odis ''Odie'' Dean Gregory, Jr., age 57, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. Mr. Gregory was born January 15, 1958 in Helena to the late Odis Dean Gregory, Sr. and the late Lois Smith Gregory. He was a member of the Twin City Church of Christ and was a self-employed farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Vickie Ray Gregory; two sons, Odis ''Tripp'' Dean Gregory, III (Amy) and Jackson Ray Gregory, both of West Helena; one daughter, Mollie Gregory Inman (Nicholas) of Thomasville, Georgia; three grandchildren, Michael , Kelsey and Matthew; two sisters, Deana Gregory of Helena and Mona Benefield (Blake) of Springdale, Arkansas; one brother, Phillip Gregory (Shawndus) of West Helena; his in-laws, Bobby and Becky Ray, Chris and Lesley Ray; a special cousin, Burrel Gregory; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his fur-babies, Daisy, Alfie, Bear, Wallie and Puddin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A service for Odie Gregory will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Bobby Baker and Brother Curtis Pettie will officiate.
Pallbearers are Burton Funk, John David Harper, Gary Inman, Jeffery Lake, Jonathan Gschwend and Pat O'Bryant. Honorary pallbearers are L.D. Terry, Alvin Dolphin and Michael King.
Memorials may be made to the Twin City Church of Christ or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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87 Condolence(s)
Judy Griffin
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Not fair!! So very sorry , Vicki, Mollie,Tripp ,Jackson
Joy W. Wilkison
Thursday, April 16, 2015
To the Gregory family,
I was so sorry to hear the news of Odie. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace , comfort and understanding in the days to come.
With sympathy,
Joy W. Wilkison
Archie Haynes
Thursday, April 16, 2015
May God wrap his arms around this family and comfort you. I knew Odie when I worked in the Helena area many years ago.
Nancy Koen Parish
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
To all the Gregory family: I remember so well growing up with Odie, Dena, Philip, and Mona. Spending nights at your house and having tons of fun together and with all our friends at DeSoto. It breaks my heart to hear of the loss of Odie. There just are no words that adequately expresses how sorry I am. May the Father in Heaven bless your family and send the peace and comfort that only He can provide. Much love.
Coach Koen & Glenda
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Coach Koen and I are so saddened to hear of the death of Odie. We have so many great memories of Odie as a young man and student at DeSoto. We extend our condolences to ALL his family. God bless each and everyone of you as you grieve and try to learn how to live without your husband, father and brother. Just know that we care.
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
When I heard you were gone I was so devastated, you have always been a good friend Odie , even though I had not seen you in a long time. I will miss you dearly. I am praying for your family that they are comforted int his time of sorrow.
Patsy Snyder
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Vickie & family, So sorry to hear about you loss of Odie. Praying that you all will receive God's blessing during this time. Memories will forever be cherished! God bless all of you!
Jeanie Goings
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
ickie, Phillip and families my thoughts and prayers are with you all may God be with each and everyone of you during this time
Bridgettte(Freeman)Clayton
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
My condolences are with the family. May God wrap you in his arms and give his strength to you.
Lisa Bass Dugger
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Vicky,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.
Daniel and Wanda Henson
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Vickie, Tripp, Mollie and Jackson
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Praying that the Lord will wrap you in his loving arms and give you strength to face the days ahead. Remember all the great family times and cherish your memories--God Bless all of you!
bill everart
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
deepest sympaty and prayers bill and linda everhart
Joe King
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Dearest Vicky
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Odie was one good man god bless
Jeff and Tracey Wages
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Vickie, Phillip, Shawndus and Families,
Thinking of you and praying for peace that will bring you comfort today, courage to face the days ahead and lots of loving memories that you will hold in your mind and heart forever. God bless you and keep you in this time of sadness.
Know that we love you!
Elizabeth Zink
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Prayers for this wonderful family. Sending lots of prayers to you all. Loved that everytime I met Odie, he had a cute commical smirk on his face, he could always make me laugh. Yes, he could get riled up for sure, honory too, but laughter is how I will remember the one and only Odie. I know that God will bring you all peace and comfort. Rest in peace Odie
Debbie Shelley
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Vickie,
I Just want you to know that me and Jessica have your family in our prays and our hearts go out to you and your children.
Jimmie Kaye Kuhre
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss and praying that God will wrap his arms around each of you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Angelic Wilson
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of need...
Love Angelic and Patrick Wilson
Kim Banks
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Mrs. Vickie,
Praying for you and your family at this time. God is able to heal your broken heart. Keep the faith and know that God will never leave you nor forsake you!! Keeping you and your family in my prayers!! Kim and the Kimmittes
June Snyder
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Vickie & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time God Bless you.
Love
June Snyder
Beverly Lemke Martorana
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
All of your cousins in Michigan and Ohio are so sad today
We know your eyes have now seen the wonders our heavenly father has for his children,
God bless you all with comfort only be can give,
Love from Jim Perry,Debbie,Lynn,Janine.
Beverly,Daryl,Doug
Don,Dawn & John.
Chuck James
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss.
Pat Kelley
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
My Best Memories started in Grade School !! Rest in Peace Odie !!!
Connie Hollowell Collins
Monday, April 13, 2015
Dear Deena and family, so very sorry for all of you on your loss. I pray that God will give y'all much comfort and peace now and in the days ahead. Love and prayers to you all.
Kelly King
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vickie , Tripp, Mollie and Jackson, I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you close to my heart and keeping you in my prayers.
Opal jenkins
Monday, April 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your sorrowLynn, they are beautiful!!! Caring
Barbara Smith Harris
Monday, April 13, 2015
So so very sorry. Praying for you and the kids. Love you, old friend.
Ken Yancey
Monday, April 13, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prays are with during this time.
Tammy Hammond Hall
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vickie Williams
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vickie , I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Juston Billingsley
Monday, April 13, 2015
Rest in peace, Odie! Prayers for all family and friends of this good man!
Haylee Strayhorn Havard
Monday, April 13, 2015
You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Mike & Brenda (Byrd) Bennett
Monday, April 13, 2015
To all of the Gregory Family,
Mike and I are so sorry! My God wrap his arms around all of you during this very sad time.
Elisha Gregory
Monday, April 13, 2015
My best memories of odie is when I was a kid living down by the levee and cousin Frank had his farm head quarters n all that land. That's been many a year ago. Great memories back in them days.
Elisha Gregory
Monday, April 13, 2015
My best memories of odie is when I was a kid living down by the levee and cousin Frank had his farm head quarters n all that land. That's been many a year ago. Great memories back in them days.
Larry Johnston
Monday, April 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of the loss of Odie. He will be greatly missed. May God give you comfort and strength during this time.
Nada Nix-Moore
Monday, April 13, 2015
All of you guys are in my heart, thoughts & prayers
Nada Nix-Moore
Monday, April 13, 2015
All of you guys are in my heart, thoughts & prayers
Gordon, Gwen & Quinn Siders
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vickie and the entire family, so very sorry, my heart just breaks for all of you. Know your closeness and what family represents with you. Gordon and I are so very sorry, and pray God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and console you as only he can right now. Know Odie is looking down and smiling on each of you, walking on streets of gold, where there is no tears or pain. If we can do anything, anything please do not hesitate to let us know.
Dona Maples Bowry
Monday, April 13, 2015
Dear Vicki, Deana, Mona, Phillip and families - My heart breaks for all of you with the loss of Odie. I have so many fond memories of him and our families growing up. May God give you all peace and comfort and many, many happy memories that you all have shared with each other as well as friends. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
God bless ---- Dona Maples Bowry
Steven and Kim Gabbie
Monday, April 13, 2015
May God give you comfort during this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steven and Kim Gabbie
Monday, April 13, 2015
May God give you comfort during this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Max Conner
Monday, April 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss...
Jason Turner
Monday, April 13, 2015
Odie Gregory was sure a one of a kind guy. Every time he seen me he either 1) Threatened to kick my butt 2) was so loud he made sure I seen 3) or offered to buy my lunch 4) or most definitely made me laugh !! Great guy that I had the pleasure to know -- thoughts and prayers for the whole family
Laurie McLendon
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vicki, & family:
You all are in prayers and thoughts. I am so sorry.
Cynthia Fitzhugh Abel
Monday, April 13, 2015
Deanna, Mona, and Phillip,
I am so sorry to hear about Odie. I remember so many good times over at your house. I pray for all of you for peace and healing during this time.
tarena jackson
Monday, April 13, 2015
Only God and time can ease your pain...cherish the memories and keep the laughter he shared with everyone in your heart and life...he was a hard working man with a great personality. I am so sorry you have to go through this..I will continue to pray and am always close when you need anything. .God bless. .
Barry and Jill Lawrence
Monday, April 13, 2015
Praying for your family. May God send you peace and comfort.
John & Anita (Maples) Ott
Monday, April 13, 2015
Words cannot begin to express our deepest sorrow. I have so many fond memories of all the Gregory family and my heart just breaks. We just want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in His loving arms and give you peace and comfort, not only today but the many hard days ahead. Know that all your precious memories will be there to comfort you from now on.
Love in Him,
John and Anita (Maples) Ott
Howard Jennings
Monday, April 13, 2015
Our prayers are with all the family upon this great loss. Pray that God will give you peace and comfort.
In Christian Love
Howard and Chris Jennings
Lynette Burt Murphy
Monday, April 13, 2015
Gregory family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Odie. You are each in my thoughts and prayers.
Bllye & Charlie Fite
Monday, April 13, 2015
Deana and all the family, We were shocked to read about Odie. We are so very sorry and thinking of all of you.
Craig & Beth Carruth
Monday, April 13, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Odie. We will lift you all up in our prayers for comfort and peace to surround and carry you through this difficult time.
Love,
Beth & Craig Carruth
Marsha & Greg Satterfield
Monday, April 13, 2015
Odie will be missed by everyone. Prayers for all the family for comfort in their hour of need. Odie is at peace with the heavenly father.May God wrap his arms around you at this time.
Marsha & Greg Satterfield
Barbra Stevenson & Family
Monday, April 13, 2015
Vickey and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and offer my heartfelt sympathy. I pray God will continue to watch over you and your family during this difficult time and give you strength to bear your sorrow.
Jennefier Heard
Monday, April 13, 2015
Odie was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all doing this sad time.
Mark and Susie Clairday
Monday, April 13, 2015
Praying that GOD will comfort you and give you peace. May you have good memories of happier times.
Joyce Keaton
Monday, April 13, 2015
To: Phillip & Shawndus ,Deana Mona and family
which is my extended family I love you and I am praying for you and your family. We are here if you need us.
Joyce Ann, Keisha, Rahe, Ashley Nick, Carla and family. Veora's kids
Greenway Equipment
Monday, April 13, 2015
We are all do sorry for your families loss. Odie will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Wade lederman
Sunday, April 12, 2015
I know I haven't seen you guys since high school but it was really sad to hear of Odies passing I will keep you all in my prarers
Wade Lederman
Darlene& kenneth parker
Sunday, April 12, 2015
We are so saddened to hear of Odies passing. Our love and sympathy to all the family. Vickie you have always seem like a part of our family and we love you. We are praying for you and your sweet family.
Randy & Nikki Reynolds
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Your family will be in our continuous prayers. May God comfort you all & ease your sorrow. Odie will surly be missed by many. God bless.
Stephanie Maxwell
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Vicky and family I'm so sorry to hear of Odie passing. He was a good man and loved his family dearly. Words can't express how much Odie will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for you all. God bless.
Jeffrey and Sharon Mink
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Praying God wraps his arms around you all and brings you comfort. We thought a lot of Odie.
Toni Jo Fisher
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Deanna, Mona, and Phillip,
I was saddened to hear of Odie's death. May sweet memories warm your hearts and the Lord's presence surround you at this time.
Toni Jo
Judy & Donnie Loomis
Sunday, April 12, 2015
We was so shocked to hear about Odie.We enjoyed it so much when we lived by y'all at Barton.He was a funny , kind and caring man.Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all. Pray God gives you the strength and comfort you need each day to carry you thru this difficult time.Love, Donnie and Judy Loomis
Brenda Mallard & Zach
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Jodie was one of a kind. May God hold you all close as you travel this sad, sad, road of grief.
Steve & Teresa (Frederick) Benthal
Sunday, April 12, 2015
My dear old friend, Vickie--my heart breaks for you and your family at this moment. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you the strength and healing you will need and the warmth, patience, love, and protection you so deserve. Though God's choice of servant, time, and location is beyond human comprehension, know only this: He is in control, and He will provide the healing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gregory and Ray families and the extended families of Twin City Church of Christ--now and forever.
With deepest condolences,
Steve & Teresa
Linda Wooten
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Mike and I were sadden to hear of Odie's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Deanna bartlett
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Words cannot express the deep sorrow that is felt In Odies death. It was a privilege knowing him, laughing w him at his jokes and helping him when he came into the FSA office. He was always smiling and so kind. I pray for you all that God will comfort you in the upcoming days. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you all have and the love he had for his family. Odie will truly be missed!
Johnny organ
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Prayers for the Gregory family
During this difficult times
Johnny Organ
Roy Helton
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Rest in peace my friend..
Judy Norwood Tipton
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Thinking of Vickie and the family and sending my love and condolences.
Johnny and Shirley gschwend
Sunday, April 12, 2015
We loved odie and will miss him very much. May god be with you'll
Janie Scaife
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Thinking fo all the gregory family at this sad time. Love you all.
DENICE VON KANEL
Saturday, April 11, 2015
My heart is broken for this sweet family. I have no words to express the sorry I feel for each one of you. I will miss my friend. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort.
Rodney Laureles
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Phillip so sorry to hear Odie has passed I will never forget the days of u guys running the fields an I was shooting rabbits from ur combines it seem that U two never slowed down but I always looked up to the two of u may Odie rest in peace an God bless u an the family. SINCERELY RODNEY LAURELES
Tim Smith
Saturday, April 11, 2015
You will be missed cuz . I have many fond memories of us climbing the Fire Escape at Woodruff School and sliding down the pole ! Lots of Christmas times and the day we spent together one summer with Clint and Tripp playing on the Combines and tractors while i helped him overhaul a 11/2 International Pickup. eating at Franks for Lunch and his house for supper ! We meet up many mornings around six a.m when we both would be starting our day when I worked in Clarksdale !
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Henry and I are heart broken for you and Family. We know God will keep his loving arms around you as you try to understand this. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
David & BJ Gregory
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Please know that we are thinking of all of you. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around each and everyone of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead. We will miss you Odie. Rest in peace friend.
Mary&kenneth garrison
Saturday, April 11, 2015
We r so sorry for y'all's lost he will be missed by a lot of people
Geneva & Dennis naile
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Deanna, Mona, and Philip, we are so very sorry and shocked to see the loss of Odie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. Our Mom, as well as ya'll's parents, will be so shocked to meet him at heavens door. So sorry that I cant come to the service, I just had knee replacement Tues. We
have loved all of your family since we were little kids.
Michele Sellers
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Mark and I were so very sorry to hear of Odie's passing. You and the kids and the family are in our prayers. Let us know if there's anything we can do for you.
Betty Ann/Robert Scaife
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of Odie's family.
Jimmie & Martha Manley
Saturday, April 11, 2015
May the passing of time,the love & fond memories, bring you peace.
Ruth Ann Blankenship
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Vickie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you will be in our prayers. Love you!! Ruth Ann Blankenship
June White
Saturday, April 11, 2015
I was shocked and so so sorry to hear of your loss of Odie. My prayers are with you all.
June White