Cecil Ray Gregory of Loveland, OH. Born on January 1, 1940 in Monticello, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 56 years to Shirley Jean (nee Sizemore) Gregory. Loving father of Shari Croley, Rodney (Teresa) Gregory and Stephen (Tamera) Gregory. Caring grandfather of Tiffany (late Richie) Graves, Justin Croley, Jessica Croley, Katie (Jamie) Walker, Madison (Dustin) Worthy, Matthew Grubb and Makenzi Gregory. Proud great-grandfather of Lillian Graves, Noah Graves, Layla Graves, Aiden Croley, Cameron Croley, Gage Croley, Knox Walker and Luke Worthy. Dear brother of Larry Gregory, Paul Gregory and the late Howard Gregory and Lonnie Gregory. Cherished son of the late Claude and Bessie Gregory. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Cecil was well loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Milford for many years. Cecil retired from GE Aircraft after 40 years. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 6 PM - 8 PM at First Baptist Church of Milford, 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford, where services will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 11 AM. Interment, Goshen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Cecil Gregory to Bearing Precious Seed, 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford, OH 45150 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Dr. Charles Keen will be the minister for Cecil's services. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 1668 St. Rt. 28 Goshen, Ohio United States 45122