Donald Douglas Gregory

DONALD DOUGLAS GREGORY, son of the late Bernard Gregory and Mrs. Mary Gregory, was born on July 8, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. After a brief illness he departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Maryland General Hospital. Douglas received his education through the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Douglass Senior High School. He attended Morgan State College before accepting a position with the United States Postal Services. After serving two years in the Post Office he was called into the United States Army, as a Military Policeman. After receiving an Honorable Discharge he returned to the Postal Service and retired after more than thirty years of employment. Doug, as he was known by family and close friends, united in Holy Matrimony to the late Betty Ann Meads. Although there were no children from this union, Doug loved children and helped emotionally and financially whenever the need arose. Upon his retirement, Douglas renewed his Christian experience as he cared lovingly for his wife Betty until she went home to be with the Lord. They are once again united under the loving arms of Jesus. Douglas originally came to the Lord at Campfield A.M.E. and studied the Bible and assisted new members in learning about our Lord and his saving grace. He eventually was led to New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown, where he attended church and Wednesday night Bible Study with gusto. He also continued with his monthly intercessory prayer group and Men's Bible Study group he helped form. Doug was an avid reader of a variety of subjects that included national and international affairs. He enjoyed playing the guitar, amassed a detailed collection of rare Ethiopian stamps and enjoyed collecting coins. He enjoyed the comradery of the "Gang" at Liberty Road Senoir Center and the long-time friends at his monthly Pokeno games. Douglas was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Victor Gregory. He leaves to mourn his passing: his beloved mother, Mrs. Mary Gregory; sister, Paulette Gregory-Nixon; three brothers, Ronald, Norman and Rodney Gregory; two special friends, Warren and Fannie Harvey; as well as nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

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Donald Douglas Gregory

July 8, 1939 - August 9, 2005