Bobby Gregory (88) of Effingham

Bobby Gregory, 88, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the First Christian Church in Effingham. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Bob was born on March 31, 1934, in Lafayette, TN, the son of Jessie and Erma (Tuck) Gregory. He married Judy Leamon on March 3, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN. Bob, alongside his wife, was a business entrepreneur from a young age with many interests. Together they owned and operated the Abe Lincoln Motel and Café, Gregory’s Resort in Shelbyville, the Altamont Motel, Camp Lakewood, and many other ventures. Bob also loved spending time with all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife, Judy Gregory of Effingham; children, Linda (Kurt) Buehnerkemper of Effingham, Gary (Deb) Gregory of rural Edgewood, Rick (Debra) Gregory of Effingham, and Lisa (John) Guthrie of Normal, IL; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jackie (Brenda) Gregory; and sister Carolyn (Skip) Massey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Ruby (Deanville) Green.