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Jackie "Jack" Allan Gregory, 80, of Gravette; passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home. He was born Thursday, July 27, 1944, at Albany, California; to Clyde and Velma Claypool Gregory. Jack married Janice Darlene Smith on Friday, February 19, 1965, in Springdale, Arkansas. Together, they were blessed with two children, Kendall and Darla. Jack had a remarkable career as a truck driver, driving 50 years without a chargeable accident and earning numerous awards for his skill and dedication. He was also a talented mechanic, often working in his shop or caring for his yard. Always ready to lend a hand, he would mow and repair mowers for others. Jack was known for his warm, funny stories and his deep love for his grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Darlene Gregory; his parents, Clyde and Velma Gregory; one sister, Cathrin Gregory; and three brothers, Willis Gregory, Charles Gregory, and Donnie Gregory. He is survived by one son, Kendall Gregory (Traci) of Gravette; one daughter, Darla Cook (Dane) of Manor, Texas; and six siblings, Sue Tabor (Tommy) of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Carol Armstrong of California, JC Gregory (Judy) of Lowell, Arkansas, John Gregory (Donna) of Centerton, Arkansas, Jeanie Dold of Lowell, Arkansas, and Darlene Gregory of California; eight grandchildren, Jordan Burke (Nick) of Cashton, Wisconsin, Kaleb Gregory of Decatur, Arkansas, Lauren Jarr (Alex) of Cypress, Texas, Mason Gregory of Decatur, Arkansas, Taylor Cook of Manor, Texas, Aryn Cook of Manor, Texas, Brit Cook of Corpus Christi, Texas, Bailey Cook of Corpus Christi, Texas and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. with Don Carter officiating and speaker Susan Marvin. Pallbearers will be Kaleb Gregory, Mason Gregory, Taylor Cook, Brit Cook, Nick Burke and Brian Gregory. Honorary pallbearers will be John Gregory and J.C. Gregory. Interment will immediately follow services at Liberty Cemetery - Dinsmore, Dry Fork, AR. Family and Friends are welcome to meet at the Kingston Community Center after interment. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Jack Allan Gregory

July 27, 1944 - September 9, 2024