Eddie C. Gregory

*Updated Service Information* Eddie C. Gregory, 77, of Oxford, MS passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch. Bro. Dean Stewart of Labelle Haven Baptist Church will officiate. A committal service for the cremated remains will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories in Oxford, MS. Rev. Harold Sprayberry will officiate the committal. Eddie was born on November 28, 1946 in Amory, MS. He graduated from Oakhaven High School in 1964. Eddie served our country honorably in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was awarded a bronze star with V for Valor. Eddie started his career in the aviation industry with Southern Airways in 1970. He continued to work in the industry for 38 years before retiring from Northwest Airlines/Delta Airlines. Eddie was a member of Labelle Haven Baptist Church in Olive Branch. He had a personality that drew people in and a passion for storytelling. Eddie was also an avid fan of anything involving Ole Miss Athletics. He did sideline photography for Ole Miss Football for 33 years. Eddie’s outgoing personality will be missed greatly by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Moore Gregory and Eddie Ward Gregory. Eddie is survived by his wife, Kathleen Gregory of Oxford, MS, and daughter, Elizabeth Brooks Gregory of Oxford, MS. The Gregory family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the Baptist East Hospital Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit team in Memphis, TN and all of those involved in his care. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in Eddie Gregory’s name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). In honor of Eddie Gregory's service to our country, the United States Air Force flag will be flown at Coleman Funeral Home the day of the services. Online condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Eddie C. Gregory

November 28, 1946 - June 24, 2024

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