IN MEMORIAM: Philip D. Gregory, 90;

Lived On Farm Family Owned Since 1792

MOUNT VISION – Philip D. Gregory, 90, a teacher and the seventh generation to live on his family farm here, passed away July 24, 2019, in Sebastian, Fla., where he maintained a second home.

He was born in Oneonta, on April 9, 1929, to Edna L. Gregory.

He graduated from Morris Central School and received his BA from Cornell in 1952, master’s in education from Oneonta State College and a master’s in physics from Union College.

He married Eleanor M. Black on June 14, 1952.

He was the seventh generation to live on the family farm that has been in the family since 1792.  He taught science at Morris Central School for 21 years.

Philip was a member of the Masons and held district offices, Order of the Eastern Star and was a District Grand Officer and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian, where he volunteers in the church thrift shop and ecumenical food pantry.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eleanor; son, Mark L. (Debra) Gregory; daughters, Terrill L. and Andrea L. Gregory; and grandchildren, Daniel H. (Veronica) Gregory, Carleigh R. and Ryan P. Gregory.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Johnston Funeral Home, 60 Broad St., Morris.

Donations may be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960, or First Presbyterian Church, 1405 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian, FL, 32958.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.johnstonfh.com.