We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2021, at the age of 97, John Gary Gregory Jr. of Effingham, South Carolina, born in Orangeburg, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his daughters, Candy Lou Gregory and Debra Woods; his grandson Joseph Woods; and his great grandchild Megan McKenzie. He is survived by : his former life partner Lucille Locklair; his wife Dorothy D. Gregory; his sons, Gary W. Gregory (Deborah) and John R. Gregory (Valerie); his stepchildren, Thomas A. Holston (Lynnette) and Cindy Valentine (Johnny); his grandchildren, Matthew Gregory (Brandi), Christina Brown, Bobby Brown and Tammy Tarlton (Teddy); and his stepgrandchildren, Mary Lee McKenzie (Charlie), Thomas Loughary, Hallie Robinson (McLeod) and Kelly Nettles (Scottie). He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, c/o McLeod Foundation, P. O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waters-Powell Funeral Home