Msgt Walter E. Gregory, Usmc (Ret.)

MSGT Walter E. Gregory, USMC (Ret.), born January 29, 1937, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to George and Pearl Gregory, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at age 83 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, after his battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brothers Donald and Thomas, who were also members of the United States Marine Corps.  He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from Memphis Tech High School. He is survived by his wife Helen and his son John of Newport, NC, and his daughter Heather of Winston-Salem, NC.

Walter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and served one tour of duty in Chu Lai, Vietnam, earning a VietNam Service CB Medal, Republic of VietNam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service of VietNam and VietNam Good Conduct Medal for his service during the War. He remained in the Airwing for 26 years as a jet mechanic, retiring as a Maintenance Chief earning the rank of MSGT/E-8. Following his military service, Walter joined the Civil Service as a painter in the Facilities Maintenance department at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Walter enjoyed saltwater fishing, sailing and owned many boats over the years. He was a compassionate animal lover, volunteering at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, and often donated and shopped at the Habitat for Humanity, Inc. ReStore in Morehead City, North Carolina. Walter built his home. He was a skilled and accomplished builder and mechanic. He cared for the stray and feral felines in his neighborhood, spaying and neutering the cats before finding them new homes.

He will be buried at Fort Leavenworth Kansas National Cemetery near his brother Thomas Gregory at a later date.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Semper Fi & America's Fund would be appreciated. The Semper Fi & America's Fund mission is to provide financial assistance and quality of life solutions to our wounded heroes and their families.

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