Kenneth Gordon Gregory “Blackie’ age 83 of Hoover, AL passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Doris Gregory; and sister, Betty Smith. He is survived by wife, Pauline Gregory; two children, Kenny Gregory (Linda) and Vicky Gregory Fuqua (Tom); four grandchildren, Dr. T.J. Fuqua, Alyson Fuqua Tucker, Matt Gregory, and Katie Gregory three great-grandchildren, Trey, Parker, and Jack Fuqua; and sister, Faye Dann. He was retired from U.S. Steel, but has worked with his son as a cabinet maker for twenty years. He was also and avid fisherman who could catch a fish in a mud puddle. He was a beloved husband, Dad, and “Poppa”. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel beginning at 10:00 am with a graveside following in Elmwood Cemetery at 11:00 am.
