William Gregory Gist
January 27, 1957 ~ February 28, 2025
Born in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in: Greenwood, Indiana
Resided in: Greenwood, Indiana
William Gregory Gist, 68, of Greenwood, left this earthly life on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Indianapolis to the late George W. Gist and Opal (Lacey) Gist on January 27, 1957.
He was a 1975 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. He worked as a sheet metal fabricator for Metal Master for over 35 years. Greg then went on to work a few more years and the decided to retire in 2023. On October 15, 2004, he married his life partner, Charlotte Kay O’Brien.
Greg had a wide range of hobbies and interests. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, time spent around the pool, NASCAR racing, the Pacers, and football. He also liked playing games with family and friends including Yahtzee and Farkle. His drink of choice was a Diet Coke and Ronrico Rum. It is also worth mentioning that he was a Big Foot enthusiast.
He is survived and will be missed by family and friends including his wife, Charlotte Gist of Greenwood; daughters, Angie Gist of Greenwood, Alison (husband, Steve) Leggitt of Camby, and Kayla Fender of Greenwood; son, Jake Fender of Greenwood; sister, Lisa (husband, Doug) Hubbard of Indianapolis; sister-in-law, Daphne Gist of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a great grandchild on the way!
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Opal Gist and brother, Gary Gist.
In keeping with Greg’s wishes, his earthly remains have been cremated. The family will host a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.
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Greg was my first boyfriend in gradeschool.I have so many great memories of my childhood with the Gist family..RIP. You will be missed by many🙏💔😢
~Lori Shearer.
Greg you were an awesome man! Loved hanging out with you playing pool, darts and cards. Many good times in the short few years I’ve known you. Wish there were a lot more years ahead but I know your up there looking down on your family watching out for them. The world definitely lost a special kind hearted person this week and you will truly be missed. Rest easy friend and will meet again some day.
We will miss you, lots of fond memories from over the years!
Keeping a bubble over your sister 🫶🏻
Greg and Charlotte were the ones who helped me learn to play Euchre and it’s a special memory I’ll always have. And about 10+ years later Greg taught my husband to play corn hole! Growing up with Kayla I got to see Greg be kind to every person that stepped into the garage and just be their friend. I’m glad Kayla had someone like Greg in her life to step up to the plate and be there for her. Kinsley got to have the goofiest and most loving g papaw and I know she will cherish every memory. I pray for peace beyond all understanding for this amazing family.
Uncle Greg and family-some of my fondest childhood memories come from growing up across the street on 6th avenue, picking cherries from the back yard tree, and camping and boating at Dale Hollow Lake. But one of the funniest memories is from one of those New Years Eve parties my parents had every year at their house. Greg had a bit too many of his rum and Cokes and ended up needing to ” nap” in the middle of our living room floor! Fond and funny memories-this is what I pray carries all of you through your times of grief. Holding you close ~jenni
Greg we made allot of memories over the years you were in our family. I know you have 2 girls that you need to be watching over. I enjoyed our memories and will hold onto them until I see you again. RIP Gregg.
Our deepest sympathies to the Gist family. May the bless and keep you.