Dusty Ray Gregory

Dusty Ray Gregory, age 67, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Saturday October 13, 2018. Dusty was born July 28, 1951 in Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and grew up in Bessemer, AL. Dusty graduated from Bessemer High School in 1970 and was a Life Guard at Cherokee Beach before attending Mississippi State where he played football then proudly served his country by joining the Navy. He loved his family and was proud to be a great provider. Dusty loved a good laugh and playing with his grandchildren and also loved watching Alabama Football win. He set an example of how to love unconditionally. Dusty will always be remembered as a good man who loved God.

Dusty was preceded in death by parents; Albert Anderson Gregory and Clara Mozell Gregory; sister, Doni Fantcher and brother Andy Gregory. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Jo Gregory; sons Patrick (Carmen) Gregory,and David (Heather) Gregory; daughter Lisa (Heath)Waldrop; step daughter Jessica (Christopher) Brown; grandchildren Madalyn Brown, Sammy Jones, Haley Gregory, Patrick Gregory, Jr. and Saden Gregory; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

A Celebration of Dusty's Life Visitation will be Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Wildwood Room of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Gregory family.