Obituary of Robert Gregg, Jr.

Robert E. Gregg, Jr., husband of Laura Ruth Gregg, passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 78. Robert was born in Williamstown, KY on October 13, 1945, the son of the late Bertie L. and Robert E. Gregg. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, he served during the Vietnam era and played French horn in the Air Force Academy Drum & Bugle Corps. After spending a year as choir and beginning band director in Owenton, he served as the director for the Harrison County High School band for 28 years and then spent the last eight years of his career as band director at Williamstown Independent High School. He attended Journey Christian Church and was a member of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, and enjoyed farming and gardening, wood-turning, fishing, music, and spending every minute he could with his family. Robert is survived by his wife Laura; daughters Heather Lynd (Greg), Courtnie Coulson (Greg), Kinzie Gaunce (Wes), and Abby Stover (Jarad); grandchildren Jesse Lynd, Molly Coulson, Locke Gaunce, Hank Gaunce, Natalie Stover, and Jack Stover; and sisters Patricia Yosmali (Arman), Alice Ward, and Rita Shull (Terry). The family will hold private services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to the Robert E. Gregg, Jr. Band Scholarship, c/o Judy Faulkner, 108 Robynwood Drive, Cynthiana, KY 41031.