Franklin L. Gregory, 75, of Buck Creek, died Friday, July 26. He had been ill four years.

He was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Lafayette, he was a lifelong resident. He married Grace L. Minniear, July 8, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, and she survives.

He was a truck driver for 40 years for Fauber Construction and Spiker Oil.

He served in the Army Infantry during World War II in the Philippines and received three Major Battalion Stars, one Arrowhead, an Asiatic Pacific theater Ribbon, a Marksman Rifle, A combat Infantry Badge, A Silver Star, A Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1154, Eagles Aerie 2788, Moose Lodge 1529, Disabled American Veterans, the Purple Heart Club, serving as commander for seven years, the Military Order of VFW Cooties, 40 & 8 Voiture 364 and Delphi American Legion Post 74. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and sports.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Melvin Gregory of Lafayette and Thomas L. Gregory (wife, Sylvia) of Monon; a brother Thomas R. Gregory of Attica and a sister, Marion Hayes of Lafayette. Also 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

There will be a private graveside service. Hippensteel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.