Lakewood Ranch - Daniel Kevin Gregory, 63, of Lakewood Ranch lost his battle with pancreatic cancer early Saturday morning November 20th 2021. He was born in New Orleans on September 11th, 1958 and grew up in Baton Rouge. Dan graduated from the University of Louisiana with a degree in pharmacy. Dan was a licensed pharmacist, well known and highly regarded in the medical community. When he wasn't working in the pharmacy, he would be out on photo shoots looking for inspiration for future paintings. Dan was a talented self-taught artist well known for his vibrant photorealistic work. He was a member of the Florida Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, winning many local, state and national awards. Dan taught paint making and watercolor classes at the Ringling College of Art and Design. He was most proud of a corporate commission of 40 large oil paintings completed for Wolverine Temps located in Ann Arbor Michigan. Dan also loved to write short stories. His favorite topics usually included Santa Claus, Christmas and his children. You can see examples of his work at the popular group "The Santa Files (Stories about Santa) on Facebook. Over the years, Dan's wonderful sense of humor brought much joy to his friends and family, and he will be greatly missed forever. He is survived by his 3 children Brandon, Jackson and Gigi, his former wife Vicki, Mother in law JoAnn, Father in law Peter, Brother in law Peter, Mother Mildred, Brother Mike and Sister in law LouAnn. He is predeceased by his dear father Dr. Conrad Gregory and his first wife Vicki Lynn. Funeral will be with Robert Toale & Sons on 53rd Ave in Bradenton. Visitation is Tuesday Nov 23rd from 6-8PM. Graveside service 11AM at the Sarasota Memorial Park 5833 S Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
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