Carl Louis Gregg

Carl Louis Gregg, age 92, of Paola, passed away at home on May 21, 2021. Carl was born on August 28, 1928 to parents Theron Nelson Gregg and Alice Matilda Ammon. He grew up in Iola and held several jobs over the years. Some of his proudest moments were joining the Army and serving in graves and registration. Carl served from July 1,1946 to April 25, 1949 and was honorably discharged. He married the love of his life Shirley McHaley on June 16, 1950 in Iola, Kansas. They were blessed with three daughters Letha Mae, Sheryl Ann, and Betty Sue. Carl was involved in many organizations: the American Legion, 40 & 8, VFW, and for a short time with the Free Masons. He traveled the world and assisted with many charities not only for veterans but through his church as well. He was very involved with the City of Paola, volunteering for the Paola Fire Department, the Police Reserves, and even worked as an EMT for the racetrack. Some of his hobbies included making fishing lures, electric trains, and ham radios. Carl was a family man and he enjoyed Friday nights at Pizza Hut and 4th of July get togethers. He even enjoyed the simplest of things in life like taking trips with his grandkids to the city or driving around the lake. Becoming a great grandpa was one of his proudest moments. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Gregg, two daughters Sheryl Ann and Betty Sue, parents Theron and Alice, brother Theron, and sister Adamarie. He leaves behind his family and countless friends. And if you were to ask him, he would say his countless friends were all considered family as well. Survivors include his daughter Letha Brixey of Paola; four grandchildren Beau Brixey of Paola, Andrew Brixey of Paola, Billy Brixey of Drexel, and Amanda Brixey of Paola; and seven great grandchildren. Carl lived a full life and he loved all and was a man of God. His life will forever be remembered and held dear to everyone that he encountered. So please, if you cry, do it with joy for the life we all shared with him and God Bless. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 1 to 2pm at the Cross Point Church in Paola with services following at 2pm. Burial will be in the Paola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Legion, Cross Point Church, or Miami County Cancer Foundation. To leave a special memory or to leave condolences to the family of Carl please go to the share memory tab.