Clarence Eugene Gregory, 88, of Ezzell, Texas, went to his heavenly home on December 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He had fought a courageous battle for 2 years following a stroke. He was born March 17, 1931 in Mossy Grove, Texas, to Mae Ellen Stockton Gregory & Hill Eugene Gregory.

Clarence was a participant in the very first Hallettsville High School Rodeo in 1947. He was a 1948 graduate of Hallettsville High School where he participated in FFA and football. He was a 1949 graduate of Baldwin Business College.

Clarence married the love of his life, Nellie (Nell) Corene Garmon Gregory on January 12, 1951.

Clarence began his career in the oilfield. In 1960 he began working at Alcoa in Point Comfort, where he was a supervisor on the dock, retiring after 27 years. Clarence and Nell maintained a ranching operation from 1954 until 2018.

Clarence was a past member of the Lolita Volunteer Fire Department, Salem Cemetery Board of Directors, Alcoa 25 Year Club, Mustang Square Dance Club. He was an active member of Salem Baptist Church, attending both Sunday School and Worship Services, as well as serving on the Board of Trustees.

Clarence is survived by: his wife Nell Gregory; son Ronald Gregory & wife Debbie of Gonzales; daughters, Cathy Dvorak & husband Jimmy of Sweeny and Sharon Bonnot & husband Dr. Joey of Ganado; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; sisters, Dorothy Nell McElroy of Ezzell and Joyce Appelt of Ezzell; and niece &nephews.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lois Alleen Gregory.

The family wishes to say a heartfelt thank you to the loving care provided by the caregivers of Helping Hearts Sitter Service and Hospice of South Texas.

Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday Dec. 20, 2019, at Salem Baptist Church in Ezzell, TX. Visitation: 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers (grandsons): Scott Gregory, Clay Gregory, Todd Dvorak, Kelly Dvorak, Curtis Smith, Chance Fuller, Justin Bonnot, Jacob Bonnot, and Joe Rowan. Honorary Pallbearers (granddaughters): Kaydi Smith and Jill Rowan. Officiant: Brother Jim Herrington. Memorials (in lieu of Flowers): The Charles W. Garmon Supplemental Care Trust, (c/o Heath and Karen Garmon, 1122 Burningtree Rd., Kingwood, TX 77339). Burial: Salem Cemetery.