A met Shelby in Toronto in the early 1970s. Had a big crush on him. 
He was a great guy, and he had great ambitions. I always hoped I'd see him again.
I'd love to see a photo of him as a grownup and to know what took him out.
The world is a poorer, darker place, without you my friend.

Still missing you, friend. By now, we would have been hashing out flat earth or the next way to make a buck or new world order or the teachings of Jesus or a latest music adventure or women or architecture or who knows what. Never forget you!

Shelby & I became friends as actors in Toronto...and reacquainted when he followed to LA ...he was a force of nature, a whirlwind of ideas and a terrific actor but never got lucky as I did...people have mentioned how he'[d give the shirt off his back...that is true...he loved all people and only wished them the best...I hope he passed peacefully ...I called him the Ex Canadian From Tennessee...!
 
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

I met Michael when he moved to Cambridge,Ontario in 1968 or so to accompany his family as they embarked on a new experience in Canada. His father Dan opened a large shoe manufacturing and distribution centre for Genesco Shoes which was closed in late 2000's.Michael was a close high school friend who was very colourful. I skied with his family in Ontario and got to know both Janet and Dan and to a lessor extent his sister. I also road with him on his 90cc Honda bike back and forth from our High School to his family home in Blair. We called Michael Tennessee since he was the first Southener in our community. I have fond memories of time spent with him and his family. I am not surprised he looked after his ailing parents as he was a compassionate person but very sad to hear of their and Michael's passing. Rest in Peace my friends.

We had fun together in Miami back in 87
You gave me one of the last bottles of Mellow Mash from that comercial you made I liked your storys RIP

Rest in peace my good friend Shelby.    Prince Johnny Ousseni Bello

I just heard through my sister that Shelby Gregory has passed on to his next adventure. I don't want to believe my old friend, the Grouperking is gone. 
I first met Shelby in the Florida Keys in the early 1980s where his family had a winter vacation home; we would get together every holiday season for the next 20 or so years. Shelby was quick witted, funny as hell and so Hollywood….we became fast friends. I fondly recall the times spent with Shelby and his mom and dad and came to the conclusion that my family was boring after having breakfast or cocktails at the Gregory's. Shelby definitely got his sense of humor and joie de vivre from his mother Janet.    
I'm pretty sure that the thing Shelby liked best was fishing and he always went for the big fish. When I was applying my best technique in hopes of landing a small, delicate yellowtail snapper, Shelby would have two heavy rigs on the bottom waiting for the Big One to swim by. Once, after a long day on the rolling seas without much luck, I was pleading with him to give up so we could head home. Shelby told me he was about to catch a big grouper then told me it would happen in 10-seconds.  He started counting and just when he said “ten”, a huge grouper hit his bait and within minutes, the unlucky fish was in the cooler.  I never doubted his psychic powers after that. 
Shelby was always in various states of cash flow and I remember one year when we combed a secluded stretch of beach for discarded aluminum cans. This took several days. We piled the cans as high as possible in my pickup, tied a sheet of plastic over the loot and slow-drove the 20-miles to the recycler laughing the whole way at ourselves. We scavenged enough cans to buy Shelby a new handmade fishing rod. I'm going to miss you buddy.

WOW! I met Shelby in the early 80's. We had great adventures, conversations and went into depths of the meaning of life in many occassions.He was very independent. Not of this Earth. Intriguing, thoughtful, wise, luminous who captivated you when he spoke. A great storyteller. Would give you the shirt off his back. Kind, gentle and with a great big sweet heart. He would reach into his soul , the eithers of the Source and start telling you a story, tale, facts that was so out there you would wonder this is so amazing, how can anyone make this up. An explorer of the mind and heart. Loved his parents. Very erudite as he always had books, magazines and a library of info around him that he accessed at anytime and anywhere. Charming and romantic in his own unique way. Shelby you always were light. Continue my friend to awaken inspire, raise hell and light the path for others, The angels and God celebrate you and welcome your Shelbiness, sense of humor and eternal love. Ciao for now my friend! Lv

R.I.P. Shelby Michael Gregory.This photo is all I could find...taken from an ad that we were both cast in for a European cigarette campaign. I hadn't heard from him in a long time, so last night I googled him and was utterly stunned to find out that he has passed.  Shelby moved to his home state to take care of his parents.  Shelby was one of my longest friends. I met him on set of the TV series, "Police Surgeon" in Toronto way too many years ago. He came to visit me for a weekend in Beachwood Canyon in Hollywood and never left; finally moving to his own place downstairs, over the garage when Sarah Jessica Parker lived there with Robert Downey Jr.  It was a heady time in Hollywood and we hung out, forever. I used to kid him, that he was the brother I never wanted. But truth be told, he was the best brother I never had.  He was one of a kind, a true bon vivant. He had the most intriguing stories...most of which did have a trace of truth to them. People came to visit him from all over...he was the 'raconteur' of the Hollywood Hills. He was bigger than life and I hope that he will be remembered.  I will be going up to the Hollywood sign to bury a remembrance for him so that Shelby Michael Gregory will live forever in the Hollywood Hills.

I am shocked to hear about my long time friend..we met in Toronto on a film set & he became my neighbor in Hollywood for many years. If anyone reads this, please contact me. Email. Angelport@aol.com

I just heard of the loss of my dear loving friend, we were friends since grade school at Parmer Elementary in Nashville. We kept up with each other since then by phone and occasional visit. We probably talked right before his passing. I will so miss this loving man who was devoted to his parents. He would give you the shirt off his back if needed. He touched so many lives along his journey in life.  I will so miss Shelby, he is with God and the angels now. Peace be with you my dear loving friend

Missing those weekly phone calls with my buddy, Shelby.  Such an inspirational character!  Shelby was a blessing to me to pop in to my life out of nowhere at a time when I needed a verbal kick to the back side to realize everything was going to come together as I was struggling to build a new business.  One of my favorite Shelby lines:  You've gotta throw a rock to break a window!"  Trying to take that to heart and use it.......without getting into too much trouble.  Ha. I also admired Shelby for respecting and taking care of his dad as he did.

Mother Teresa was a mutual friend to my Mom, Shelby and myself...he is up there with her now...making things happen. Getting doors to open for many who have given up. What a tag-team: Shelby + Mother T. We should now be hearing a lot of "yeses" to our prayer-requests. † MissU.

The world will be a little less interesting without you brother. An amazing guy and good friend. You will be missed.

Shelby, Stacy and I really enjoyed knowing you as a Christian brother.A friend some one you could always depend on. Thanks for the wood and the special crosses I got make because of you. You will always live in our hearts. See ya in heaven , tell Jesus hi.

Nathan and Stacy

Since meeting Shelby at SAG- Screen Actors Guild in 1998, he has been like family to me (an my Mom.) He took charge for our Actors Union along with DeWayne W., David J., Robert A., and James St. J., among many others who played an integral part in the strike of 2000. He inspired me to be politically involved, on the front lines and on many Committees ever since. He was a jack of all trades, from Secret Service for 2 Presidents, to undercover work for the govt and the union. He was selfless, caring and a bulldog to fight injustices. He will be missed dearly by anyone who knew him. He is with God now...and we have another Guardian Angel in Heaven looking out for us. May he rest in p.e.a.c.e.

I have known the Gregorys for over 20 years.  They were a sweet and very kind couple.  Always, had a smile to share.  Shelby became an unselfish caregiver.  A role, like myself, never thought he would take. Thank you Shelby, for the conversations, love,  kindness, laughter and compassion. We will miss you.   Carol and Rich Wolverton

Shelby was a very intelligent man. The last years of his life was dedicated to taking care of his Father. Shelby was a Friend and I will miss him dearly.

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Shelby Michael Gregory

December 29, 1950 – November 26, 2013

Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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