Marvin Gregory

MARVIN GREGORY

Cedar Rapids

Marvin Gregory, 90,

of Greentop, Mo., passed away Nov. 30, 2014, at Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Mo.

The son of Luther David and LouElla (Hartford Buchanan) Gregory, he was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Greentop, Mo. On March 8, 1947, Marvin was united in marriage to Mildred Louise Colvard, she preceded him in death on Nov. 24, 1989. On April 18, 1992, in Greentop, Mo., Marvin married Sharon Kay (Capps) Brown.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Kay of the home; one son, David C. Gregory of Cedar Rapids; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary J. (Craig) Johnson of Sherwood, Ore., and Nancy E. (Arlin) Sorensen of Harlan; one stepson, Roger (Bonnie) Brown of Griffin, Ga.; four grandchildren, Aaron Johnson and wife Joanne, Derek Johnson, Peter Sorensen and wife Megan, and Laurie Sorensen; four great-grandchildren, Micah Sorensen, Elias Sorensen, Elizabeth Sorensen and Jude Sorensen; one stepgranddaughter, Ashley (Chris) Walker; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mildred Gregory; and one brother, Max Gregory.

Marvin graduated from Greentop High School. He served during World War II, from 1944-46, in the United States Army with the 11th Armored Division. From 1962 to 1988, Marvin was employed as an electronic technician for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids. While in Cedar Rapids, Marvin worked with Youth for Christ and was active in Immanuel Baptist Church. In 1990, Marvin returned to Greentop, Mo., to make his home and enjoy his farm.

A memorial service was held at Grace Community Bible Church in Kirksville, Mo.