Thomas W. GREGORY Obituary (1941 - 2009)

Remembering Thomas with Love... Thomas W. Gregory, 68, Denver, went to meet The Lord June 10, 2009, in Hospice of Lancaster County-Mount Joy Center. Born in West Chester, Chester County, PA, the son of the late William T. and Clara P. (Chambers) Gregory, he was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Gross) Gregory for 46 years. A 1959 Conestoga High School graduate, he attended the University of Hawaii, was a Vietnam Navy and Army veteran, and was a member of Cocalico Community Chapel, Denver. The founder of BG Paper Products, he also enjoyed working in the food service industry. Tom played brass instruments with Reilly Raiders Drum Bugle Corps, having performed for the president at the White House. Also surviving: sons, Mark T. (Valerie) Gregory, East Earl; Jason L. (Onzelle) Gregory, Honeybrook; and Rev. Charles A. (fianceacute; of Julie) Gregory, Denver; daughter, Bethany L. (Scot) Shrom, Lititz; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Graveside Services... Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 15, at 10 AM from Bethany Grace Fellowship, 400 Reading Road, East Earl, PA 17519 with Pastor Jon D. Miklas officiating. There will be no viewing at Tom's request. Graveside military honors at 2:00 PM in Grove Methodist Cemetery, 471 West Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or potted live plants for Tom's property are welcomed.