Terence Van Buren Gregory (Terry), 70, entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully December 28, 2020 with his family by his side. The legacy he left will endure for generations. Terry was born on November 29, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia to Vic and Evelyn Gregory. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and devoted his life to faithfully serving Him. At the age of 15, he surrendered his life to the work of the Lord. Terry married Leslie Christine Lytle on July 29, 1972, at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia and was married for 48 years.
Pastor Terry earned a degree from Antioch Baptist College and Seminary June 1, 1973. He then graduated from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his Masters of Religious Education. He entered the ministry at the age of 21, serving faithfully as the Youth Pastor at several churches; Lost Mountain Baptist Church, Olivet Baptist Church of Little Rock Arkansas, First Baptist Church of Minden Louisiana, Spencer Memorial Baptist in Tampa Florida, Pastor at Crestview Baptist in Lakeland Florida and Associate Pastor at First Baptist in Lakeland Florida. He later served as the Pastor at Seminole Baptist Church in Tallahassee, FL, and then pastored at First Baptist Church in Ashland, Alabama. He most currently served as the devoted Pastor of Woodrun Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida.
Terry’s selfless spirit, kind words, sense of humor, and boundless energy endeared him to others wherever he went. Whenever Bro. Terry walked into the room, everyone wanted to be around him. His children will tell you he was the same person at home as he was in the pulpit. Always loving, kind, fun, and faithful to the Lord. His love for Chris was unconditional and his love for others was never questioned. For the last 49 years, by his words, sermons and life, Terry taught others what it means to follow Christ. He would want to encourage you today, more than anything else, to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, so you can spend eternity in heaven with the God who loves you and sent his Son to die for you.
Grateful for having shared Terry’s life is his wife, Leslie Christine Gregory; his two sons, Joshua (Breckan) Gregory, Tallahassee, FL and Matthew Gregory, Navarre, FL; daughter, Rachel (Joshua) Chambers, Navarre, FL; five grandchildren: Breanna, Shelby, Colton, Alyssa, Annabelle and Riley; brothers, Vincent Gregory, Russell Coleman and Michael (Beth) Coleman; and sister, Cynthia Morales; many beloved nieces, nephews and four grand dogs: Puddin’, Rusty, Lady and Gabby.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vic Odell Gregory and mother, Evelyn Gregory; sister, Victoria McClung; and brother, Derek Coleman.
Visitation for Terry will be Saturday, January 2nd from 4:00-6:00 PM at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road. Funeral Service for Terry will be Sunday, January 3rd at 2:00 PM at Woodrun Baptist Church, 8203 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL.
• Due to current circumstances, the service will be for family and church members only.
• The live service will be broadcast via Woodrun Facebook page.
Graveside service for family will follow at MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32312.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to God’s work at Woodrun Baptist Church.
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