Dogan "Wayne" Gregory, 70, a 12 year resident of Crossville, TN, passed away September 2nd, 2008. He was born in Charleston, MS, on August 14, 1938, to Elbert A. and Vivian (Reinhardt) Gregory. He lived most of his adult life in Kenosha, WI, where he owned and operated Wayne’s Auto Body Shop. Upon moving to Tennessee, Wayne returned to his building trade as a general contractor and opened Dream Home Builders. He loved God, his family and friends and referred to his job as a hobby. He was a member of Pomona Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sherry (Petersen) Gregory, his four children, Debra Pharr, Tamara Gregory, Dogan (Irma) Gregory, Tracy (Shawn) Haas and their mother, Shirley Barrette. Also surviving are his brothers, Charles (Mina) Gregory, Hairold (Diana) Gregory and sister, Fannie McDonald. He leaves as well, 12 grandchildren, Marina Naranjo, Nicholas Gregory, John Olson, Jeremy Short, Dogan Gregory, Jacob Pharr, Rebecca Gregory, Gary Hillman, Leah Gregory, Kayla Morrison, Gabriel Haas, Vivian Haas and two great-grandchildren, Jordan Olson and Dogan Gregory. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Elbert and Vivian Gregory; and daughter, Brenda Morrison. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation to be held at Proko Funeral Home on Sunday, September 7th, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 8th, at the Kenosha Community Church of God, 9001-17th Avenue. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Wayne’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Thomas Gleason
September 8, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. My sincere condolences. Tom Gleason, Fort Myers, FL.
DON AND JAN HAMANN
September 6, 2008
I KNEW WAYNE BACK WHEN HIS CHILDREN WERE SMALL AND HE WAS MARRIED TO MY COUSIN SHIRLEY. HE WAS A GOOD MAN, AND ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE CHEERFUL. DON AND I TOOK OUR VAN TO HIM AND HAD HIM PAINT IT. HE WAS GOOD AT HIS JOB. I AM SORRY TO HEAR HE PASSED AWAY. ESPECIALLY FROM THAT ROTTEN CANCER! I KNOW SOMEWHAT WHAT HE WENT THROUGH, AS I TOOK CARE OF MY DAUGHTER MARGIE, WHEN SHE HAS BREAST CANCER. DEATH IS CRUEL, BUT NOW HE IS WITH THE LORD! LIKE THE BIBLE SAYS " TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD"! ALSO, READ 1 COR.15:35-49 AND 2 COR. 4:13-18. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. DON AND JAN HAMANN PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
Pat Michaud
September 6, 2008
Our love and prayers are with all of the family at this difficult time. It's hard to lose our loved ones. God saw and knew the suffering and decided it was His time to wrap His arms around Wayne and bring him home. Your hearts are breaking...but, the Lord will help you through this painful time. Please trust in God that we will be reunited for eternity. Let the love in your hearts for Wayne live on .... he is not gone as long as that light of love remains with you. Forever in my thoughts, dear family. You're all very special to us and we'll be there for you always.Deepest sympathy and wholehearted love,Pat, Scott and Mike Michaud