Wilson Gregory

Wilson D. Gregory, 87 yrs. old of Plainfield, NY, formerly of New Berlin, NY, passed away on August 13, 2021 in Clinton, NY.

Wilson was born on February 12, 1934 in the Town of Columbus, NY the son of Dwight & Frances (Lloyd) Gregory.  His childhood was spent in the New Berlin and Columbus areas and he attended New Berlin Central School.  He was employed by Kraft Foods, Utica Drop Forge & Tool, the NYS Conservation Department and finally Remington Arms of Ilion, NY, retiring in 1993 after 21 years of service.

Wilson was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper and was a licensed NYS hunting and trapping instructor who held both a state and federal fire arms license.  He wrote articles for several newspapers & magazines and sang and played harmonica in local bluegrass and country bands.   He also served as a Deacon in the 7th Day Baptist Church of Leonardsville, NY.

He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Marilynn Fortier, his children; Valerie Birdsall of NC, Dale & Kellee Gregory of Burlington Flats, Mitchell Gregory of Plainfield, NY, Melissa (Gregory) & Peter Bevins of West Winfield, NY and Cody Gregory of Chicago, IL.  He is also survived by grandchildren: Sabra DePaulo, Seth Birdsall, Erica Morat, Jay Gregory, Justin Gerstner, Cortnie Garstka, Samantha Gerstner, Brittany Gregory, Hunter Bevins, Chloe Bevins, Isabella Paredes as well as several great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one son, Jess Gregory.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the 7th Day Baptist Church, Huey Rd., Leonardsville, NY.  A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 22 from 12:00-4:00 PM at the Brookfield Legion, 10789 Miner Rd, Brookfield, NY.  There will be no calling hours.

The interment will be in the Columbus Corners Cemetery, South Edmeston, NY.

Special thanks to Katherine Luther Residential Health Care of Clinton and its staff as well as to Hunter & Chloe for all of the help they gave their grandfather.