Bruce attended Peoria Central High School. After high school, Bruce proudly joined the United States Navy where he traveled around the world. He enjoyed cooking and spending quality time with his family and friends. He was a devoted father to his children, Chase Gregory of Dallas, TX, Adrian, Fredrick and Tyrese Gregory of Peoria, IL, Shay Sazone-Hill of Arlington, TX, Shedae Gregory of Lake Elsinore, CA, Shaleese Gregory and Jade Hunter of Peoria, IL, Paige Mcgown of San Pedro, CA, and Sydne Gregory of Dallas, TX.
He is survived by his mother Ms. Clara Gregory, his brother Stenson Gregory and a host of grandchildren, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Shedrick Gregory Jr., one son, Shedrick Gregory III, one daughter, Samone Gregory, and his stepfather, Calvin Gregory.