August 30, 1956

Transcribed by Janette West Grimes

This Article Appeared In The Times

But Was Not Actually Titled Cal’s Column

William Lloyd Gregory, 66, Dies

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William Lloyd Gregory, aged 66 years, died at a Hartsville hospital at four o'clock Sunday morning after a long illness from cancer of the stomach. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Davy Gross; three sons, Finis Dean and Haskell Gregory, both of Indianapolis; W. L. Gregory, of Nazareth, Pa., seven daughters, Mrs. Erline Vanscoik and Mrs. Laura McClard, also of Indianapolis; Miss Sarah Gregory and Mrs. Mary Burns, both of Hartsville; Mrs. Annelle Cline, also of Nazareth; Mrs. Ada Christine, of Stroudsville, Pa., and Mrs. Farrelle Hackett, of Lafayette; 16 grandchildren, two brothers, Charlie Gregory and Marvin Gregory, both of Trousdale County; and four sisters, Mrs. Dee Whitley, Mrs. Mattie Gregory and Mrs. Alice Toney, all of Pleasant Shade; and Mrs. Pearl McMurray, also of Hartsville.

Funeral services were held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. C. T. Ellis in charge of the services which were held at the Alexander Funeral Home in Hartsville. He became a member of the Baptist church at Cato a number of years ago. He was born on Scanty Branch, the son of Chesley and Sarah Butcher Gregory. He was connected with the Trousdale County Highway Department for about 20 years.