Michael R. Gregory
August 5, 1953 ~ February 12, 2022
Michael R. Gregory, 68, was called to Heaven on February 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He departed his earthly home listening to his favorite song, “Gratitude”.
Michael was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 5, 1953 to Robert and Phyllis Gregory. He attended Mooresville High School and graduated in 1971. He graduated from Purdue University in 1975 in Forestry and spent his years cheering (and sometimes groaning) for the Boilermakers. Michael married Linda (Piatt) Gregory in 1982. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and best friends. They were blessed with two children, Nicole (Gregory) Wiese and Ryan Gregory. During the week, Michael could be found at Gregory’s Orchards and the farmer’s market, where he worked until the end of his life tending to the apple trees and loved visiting with customers. A longtime member and deacon of the Church at Mt. Gilead, Michael’s faith and salvation in Christ was very important to him. While Mike was a sower of physical seeds by trade, his family and friends will remember him best as a sower of God’s love and kindness. Mike enjoyed long road trips, watching videos of drives across the United States, trips to Destin, and spending time with his family who he dearly loved. His favorite times were their fun family game nights and Sunday lunches. His family will always remember him by his compassion and conversations with him that left them feeling encouraged or lighter in some way. While he will be missed dancing to the Bee Gees with his siblings at his son’s wedding this spring, his family is thankful for the joy and celebration that surrounds him in Heaven.
Survivors include his dearly loved wife Linda; daughter Nicole (Gregory) Wiese and her husband Justin Wiese; son Ryan Gregory and his fiancé Sarah Hutson; grandchildren Tait and Amelia Wiese; brothers Steve (Julie) Gregory, and Paul Gregory; sisters Cindy (Rick) Breedlove, and Sarah (Jim) Thorp; sister in Christ, Pat Steward; and a host of nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Phyllis Gregory.
Mike’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 4 to 8 p.m., at Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 East State Road 144, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022. Pastor Jeff Faull will officiate. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry. In lieu of flowers for Michael R. Gregory’s family, contributions may be made to Mt. Gilead’s youth scholarship program.
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I remember Mike having such a great spirit. His example of his commitment to family & our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ was such a great witness for all to see & to learn from!
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With loving memories of “Michael Gregory”,
So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
I met Mike as a fellow vendor at the Morgan County Farmers Market. Loved our talks about vegetable growing and gardening. He was always gracious and offered a big smile. After my wife passed I would see Mike a few times a year at the Orchard. I will always remember him as such a pleasant guy to interact with. Prayers go out to Linda and his family.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gregory family at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincerest Condolence to the Gregory Family on Mikes passing! He was a very kind Man. Loved talking with him, while buying Apples. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gregory Family. God Bless. Bruce and Roswitha Fairhurst
Our sympathies to Linda and the Gregory family. We’ll miss you at the market, Mike, and thank you for your unwavering support and dedication.
Praying for you all, will very much miss the chance to see Mike after we both retired.
My deepest condolences to the family. Mike was one of the kindest people I grew up with in Mooresville. Our families were intertwined with school, church, and friendship. Sending love and knowing peace is present. Lynn Hudson Shaw
Mike was always available to help in a way he could. He really loved God and would do anything he could to spread God’s word and help those in need. Mike will be greatly missed.
With heartfelt condolences, our prayers are with you.
Prayers and gratefulness for a life well-lived, and the lives in-which he made a positive presence. Peace
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Cindy and Rick, I’m so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I fondly remember Mike, My brother John, my father (Mike’s uncle) and myself backpacking in the Smokey Mountains June, 1966. A bear got one of our food packs. But we had a great time, just a little hungrier. Mike loved the outdoors, especially “the woods”. You’ll be sadly missed. We’ll see you in heaven!
My deepest condolences to Linda, Nicole, and Ryan and all the extended family and friends. No words to properly describe the gentle man he was. A joy to be around he and his family.
I Remember when I first met Mr Gregory I went to school with this Son Ryan. Mr Gregory always had a Smile that would light up a Room always said Hi to me during Mooresville Pioneer basketball season when Ryan played and his dad would always tell me ” You have always been such a Fantastic Friend to My Boy Ryan and I appreciate you being there for him. We will miss You Mr Gregory to Ryan and the Gregory family Your in my thoughts and Prayers always.