Floyd Gregory

March 26, 1931 - March 3, 2026

Floyd Arthur Gregory, 94, of Town of Chenango, NY passed away peacefully, after a short stay at the NYS VA Home Batavia, NY on March 3rd, 2026. He was honored with a Veteran Ceremony at the facility for his service in the US Army during the Korean War. He is predeceased by his wife Betty Jenson Gregory of 64 years; His daughter-in-law Karen Gregory, sons-in-law Bryan Phelps and Gary Krol; His parents Eugene and Ruth Gregory; brothers Lawerence (Mildred) Gregory, Earl (Carolyn) Gregory, George Gregory, Ben Gregory; Sisters Marion (Loren) Scofield , Helen (Mickey) Boa and Betty Palmer.

He is survived by his children Robert Gregory, Dana Phelps, Debra (James) Bixby, Mark (Ann) Gregory, John (Ellen) Gregory and Darcy Krol; grandchildren, Derrick, Melissa, Corinne, Nicholas, Justin, Kathlene, Tonya, Samantha, Rachel, Shannon, Francis and Erica; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Lewis (Eileen) Gregory; In-laws Gayle Gregory, Patricia Gregory and Robert Palmer, Alyce & Charles Katen, Sarah Jenson, Barbara Jenson; numerous nieces and nephews

Floyd was a Cub Scout Master and a devoted member of Choconut Center UM Church. He played a vital role in the church’s relocation. He gave generously of his time as superintendent of Sunday school and maintaining & caring for the church and its grounds. Floyd retired after 30 years of service at IBM Glendale as a Mechanical Engineer where he helped pioneer electronic printing technology and earned multiple patents. Floyd designed and built both the homes he lived in. First the one on Dimmock Hill Rd where the family grew up and later the 2nd home on Treadwell Rd he shared with Betty. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, collecting coins, camping with family and friends and traveling especially to visit out of town family members. He kept in touch with a group of friends from his Conklin school days, participated in Army reunions and his friends at IBM. A special thank you to his devoted caregivers, especially Dawn who not only took care of him and Betty for 10+ years but also coordinated his care with his doctors and other caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the church he and Betty faithfully attended throughout their lives: Choconut Center Christian Church, 5 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905. A Celebration of Life service, followed by burial for Floyd & Betty, will be held June. Date to be announced at a later date.