Michael Dean Gregory, age 61 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri, with interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Visitation will be 6:00-7:30 P.M.,Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Mt. Zion Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Mike was born on November 2, 1950 to Robert Glen and Betty Jo (Burt) Gregory. After graduating from Deepwater High School, Mike went to work for Rival and Clearfield before returning to work on the family farm.

On February 2, 1974, he married Victoria Linn (Hankins) and moved onto the farm where his family still lives today. They raised pigs, cattle, crops, and children. Mike loved to play cards and spend quality time in the outdoors with his family. His greatest joy came from countless hours of four-wheeler riding with his grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria of the home; three children, daughter Stacy and husband James Hinkle of Clinton, daughter Misty and husband Ryan Thompson of Quincy, and son Robert and wife Kim Gregory of Deepwater; and five grandsons, Maddact and Aidin Hinkle and Colby, Trenton, and Kolten Gregory.

Other survivors include his mother, Betty Gregory, of Deepwater; sister, Linda Farnan of Kansas City; twin sister, Patty Fugitt, of Deepwater; brothers Gary Gregory, Albert Gregory, and Don Gregory, all of Deepwater; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Glen Gregory; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.