Otis “Wayne” Gregory was called to be with the Lord on November 3, 2018 at the age of 71. Wayne was born in Texas City, where he had many fond childhood memories discovering his love for the water. Wayne honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He moved to his beloved Port O’Connor later in life and enjoyed working with the local fishing community at Rudy’s Bait Shop. Wayne loved living near the water and spent countless days fishing with his wife, family, and friends.
Wayne is predeceased by his parents Otis Price Gregory and Mary Frances Gregory.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherrel, his siblings; Sue Baker and John Paul Gregory and wife Connie; his daughters, Donna Lin Fagan, Jackie Gregory and wife Michelle, Angel Laurio and husband Elmer, and Lori Perez; 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, nieces, nephews, and the rest of his family and friends, all who were loved very dearly.
Visitation will be held on November 6th, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home located at 123 Newlin St. in Port Lavaca, Texas. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on November 7th, 2018 at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at Port O’Connor Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of life reception following the burial at the Port O’Connor Community Center. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Sherrel.
