Robert Sanborn Gregory

Robert Sanborn Gregory, 92, Mooresville, passed away November 26, 2020. Mr. Gregory was born January 20, 1928, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Raymond William and Bertha Jane (Morgan) Gregory.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. in 1945 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from Purdue University in 1949. Bob took over Gregory Orchards that was started by his father and devoted 70 years to the business. In addition, he served as a Morgan County Councilman for 32 years and on the Mooresville Library Board for 15 years. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Mooresville Savings and Loan. Mr. Gregory was a member of the Indiana Horticulture Society, a 50-year member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge #78 and a longtime member of the Mooresville First United Methodist Church. He was an avid Boilermaker fan and enjoyed Civil War history. In addition to being strongly devoted to his family, he enjoyed a lifelong hobby of birdwatching.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marion Phyllis (Rehm) Gregory and siblings, Sarah Jane Gregory and Richard Morgan Gregory.

Survivors include his children, Michael (Linda), Cynthia (Richard) Breedlove, Sarah (James) Thorp, Paul, and Steve (Julie); ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather to remember the life of Robert Gregory on Monday, November 30, 2020, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Mooresville First United Methodist Church, 900 N. Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin there on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10 a.m. All guests attending visitation and/or services will be required to wear a mask at all times in an effort to promote a safe environment. The funeral will be livestreamed by visiting the Carlisle – Branson Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/carlislebranson. Burial will follow at the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.