Thomas Wayne Gregory

Fort Mill, SC - Thomas Wayne Gregory, Sr. departed this life on January 30th, 2023.  Born April 6th, 1963, in York County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Gregory and Rachel Lucille Wells.

Thomas performed tree work for many years, traveling with crews in the wake of natural disasters to clear debris and aid in relief efforts.  He also did his own private work and consultations.  He loved watching football and rarely missed a game.  For a time, he raised chickens with his father.  In his early life, he was fond of fishing and spent many days wetting a hook.  In his youth, he was known as great football player and swimmer, even making the papers on occasion.  He will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, laugh, and huge smile.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Gregory and Lula Mae Melton; his maternal grandparents, Otis Wells and Annie Sneed; and his nephew, Johnathan Thomas Boyd.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Wayne Gregory, Jr. (Christy); his daughters, Kimberly Ann Gregory Waters (Stephen) and Crystal Bailey; his grandchildren, Kaiden Minton, John Thomas Gregory, Ashton Tucker Small, and Dalton Charley Small; his sister, Angela Renee Gregory (Michael); his nephew, Michael Anthony Boyd, Jr.; his stepmother, Christina Gregory; and his stepsister, Tiffany Gregory.

A private family service will be held at his internment.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the Gregory family.