Doug Gregory

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Douglas Larry Gregory, age 66, of Liberal, Mo., went home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Doug was born September 5th, 1956 in Grinelle, Iowa to the union of Larry and Estella (McGrath) Gregory.

In his early years; Doug rode bulls/bareback horses and attended Fort Scott Community College. It was here that he met the love of his life; Pamela Runnels. Doug and Pam were united in marriage in 1978 and the family they created together was his most precious possession. He was a devoted husband, father and Papa/Papi. 

Doug loved his family fiercely and his greatest joy could be found in gatherings with his “circle." He enjoyed spending his time fishing, looking for coyotes, tending to his cattle or simply watching/feeding his birds.

Doug was a tireless worker with undeniable integrity and strength. He was soft spoken, tenderhearted, firm but always kind. Many of us thought of him as a “jack of all trades”. Over the years, he was an electrician, roofer or plumber (least favorite because he hated the mud). Whatever his family needed him to be was the role he assumed. 

Doug also worked as a machinist, rancher and farrier. He took great pride in his work as an accomplished farrier/blacksmith. Specifically; his skills with branding irons and propane heaters. Doug made over 2800 plus irons over his lifetime. The last of which was completed this past December.

Doug often referred to himself as an “old, broken-down cowboy”. His earthly journey was not an easy one but his faith never wavered. He was baptized in the family pond and Doug’s life echoed his relationship with our Savior and he kept his heart and mind focused on his Heavenly reunion.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Estella Gregory, one son, Colby Gregory and one brother, Bob White. 

He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Runnels) Gregory, two daughters, Cassidi Abts, (Shannon Abts) Callie Crain (Jay Crain), one son Shane Lathrop (Christiane). Five grandsons: Jay and Jace Goodwin, Case Crain, Jaron Lathrop and Landon Lathrop. Four granddaughters: Carlie (Wyatt) and Camden Crain, Carly (Tristan) and Chloe Abts. One great grandson, Jax Goodwin. Two brothers, Dan Gregory (Carol Gregory) and Steve White and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Nashville Christian Church with Woody Wilkenson and Don Smith officiating. Those serving as honorary pallbearers are Shannon Abts, Jay Crain, Shane Lathrop, Dan Gregory, Steve White, Ed Neil, Gregg Ash, Phillip Rose, Jay Goodwin, Jace Goodwin, Case Crain, Landon Lathrop and Jaron Lathrop. Private burial will take place at Nashville Cemetery next to his son Colby. In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to either Nashville Cemetery Care Fund or Nashville Christian Church. On-line condolences may be shared with the family through the funeral home website www.hedgelewis.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.