Billy Doyle Gregory

Billy Doyle Gregory, of Perryville, went to be with the Lord at the age of 85 surrounded by his children on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Billy was born on May 18, 1938, in Humnoke, Arkansas, to Cullus and Ruby Gregory. He and Mary Jean Weatherly were wed on October 23, 1964, and enjoyed 22 years together before her passing. Billy had a strong work ethic. Beginning as a teenager, he would walk 5 miles to work at a gas station. Throughout his life, he worked as a welder, farmer, butcher, and grocer. At one time, he peddled fruit from a ’67 Chevy truck like his grandfather, Thomas Doyle. Billy retired in his late 50s only to discover planning and planting a garden was not enough to stay busy. He re-entered the workforce at the age of 60 as an employee at Kroger in Morrilton. Kroger was his career for the next 23 years until the age of 83. He planned on working until the age of 90 hoping to become the oldest employee to ever work at Kroger, however, the store closed in 2021 before he could achieve his goal. Billy loved old cars and trucks, hamburgers and milkshakes with his family, and spending time with his granddaughters. Billy loved joking, laughing, and putting smiles on people's faces. He was known to pass out suckers to children while working at Kroger. He also was known to spoil his granddaughters from an early age by always bringing them M&M’s and small gifts when he would visit. Daddy instilled in his children many virtues including always keep getting up and moving no matter what, to always making goals no matter how small they may seem, and using your abilities to the fullest extent to do an honest job because everyone has a responsibility to work. Billy accepted Christ’s gift of salvation remaining a believer throughout his life. You could hear him talking to Jesus in his prayers every night praying for forgiveness, healing, and for the souls of his family and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother, Lee. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sheila; son, Michael; son, Eric (Trish); his granddaughters, Emma and Maggie; sister, Kathy; and sisters-in-law, Hazel, Sue, and Sharon. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Presnull officiating. Burial will be at Edgewood Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Billy Doyle Gregory

May 18, 1938 - September 14, 2023