Fred Thomas McGregor Sr.

Graveside will be held at Haven of Memories Memorial Park.

Fred passed away on May 4, 2018 in Frisco.

He was born on January 3, 1926 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Eddie McGregor and Ophelia Kirby McGregor.

For over 30 years, Fred and Frances lived in Canton where they were members of First Baptist Church, including serving for a short while as a church trustee until his move to Frisco. Fred served as a Combat Infantryman in World War II, being awarded a Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star after service in the Battle of the Bulge . Returning home after the war, Fred began a successful 40-plus year career in the soft drink industry. He was a member of a number of industry, civic and charitable organizations throughout his life, including being a Mason for over 50 years.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of over 67 years, Frances; their infant son, Christopher; sisters-in-law, Virginia Love and Jean James; brothers-in-law, Charles Smith and Jack Smith.

Fred is survived by his son, Fred Thomas McGregor Jr and his wife, Evelyn; step-grandsons, Edward Meenahan, Brad Meenahan and Troy Meenahan; step-great grandchildren, Michelle, Jacob, Sarah, Jennifer and Victoria; brother, Bruce McGregor; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Cobble, Dulcia Watson, Barbara Rozman and Freda Nelson.

Family will receive friends on May 12, 2018 at Eubank Funeral Home from 6 pm to 8 pm.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to be made to the Fisher House Foundation.