Donald "Donnie" Gregory, Sr.

Donald “Donnie” Gregory, Sr., of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Louisville. He was born on December 26, 1959, in Louisville, and remained closely connected to the city throughout his life.

Donnie retired from the city of Louisville after working in several different maintenance areas. He was known as someone who enjoyed being with his family and who always had a joke to share to make people laugh. He could often be found at the bingo hall. In his younger years, he was always known for having a clean car.

He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and in the people he loved most. Donnie loved spending time with his great-granddaughters, Harper Gregory and Amelia Gregory, and treasured those moments with them. He also enjoyed feeding the birds with his bird feeders and cheering on the University of Kentucky Wildcats, interests that brought him comfort and happiness.

Donnie was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Gregory; his son, Donnie Gregory, Jr.; his father, Edward Gregory, Sr.; his mother, Jessie Gregory; his sisters, Barbara Bruce and Virginia Gregory Spanyer; and his brothers, Gene Gregory and Jerry Gregory.

He is survived by his grandson, Shawn Gregory (Shelby); his great-granddaughters, Harper Gregory and Amelia Gregory; his sister, Beverly Collins; his brother, Edward Gregory, Jr.; his sister-in-law, Kim Walker (Tony); and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be remembered with love by his family, who will carry forward the laughter, warmth, and presence that meant so much to them.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272. A funeral service will be held there on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service with follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213.