Darrell C. Gregory

Darrell C. Gregory, 76, of Frankfort, KS, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan, surrounded by his loving wife and adoring children. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church, Frankfort. Dr. Merris Brady and Rev. Norma Jeane Miller officiated. Janet Plegge was organist and Maggie Horigan sang "Amazing Grace" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." The honorary pallbearers were Joe Horigan, Chet Fincham, Bob Mirchell, Wayne Mitchell, Don Parthemer, Neal Beeman, Cole Horigan, Kevin Horigan, Chris Jones, Chris Teveirne and Ronnie Koch. Burial was in the Barrett Cemetery. Darrell was born November 20, 1936 at Peabody, KS, son of Johnny and Katherine (Moore) Gregory. He graduated from Peabody High School and went to Emporia State University. In 1959, he began his career as a Highway patrolman for the State of Kansas. In 1971, he began work for the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Motor Carriers and retired in 1996 as Regional Director of the Motor Carrier Administration, Atlanta, Georgia. He was a member of the Army Reserve and a member of the Frankfort American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and after retirement working with cattle. Preceding him in death were his parents; and two grandsons. Survivors include his wife, Linda Jones Gregory; five children, Linda (Steve) Hobkirk, St. Charles, MO, Jan (Roger) Taveirne, Austin, TX, Ann (Tony) Fonod, House Springs, MO, Jay (Kim) Moeller, Fredericksburg, VA, Jim (Margie) Gregory, St Charles, MO; brother, Roger (Konnie) Jones of Frankfort, KS; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been established to the Frankfort EMS or the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Darrell C. Gregory, please visit our flower store.