Charles “Charlie” Woodrow Gregory

Charles Woodrow Gregory, 55, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2026, while playing golf, an activity he loved. Friends were by his side in his last moments. A Celebration of Life will be held at Heartland and Burial Society, 802 NW Vesper Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12-2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Petworks Veterinary Hospital, 9232 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas 66212 in memory of Charles Gregory.

Charles, known to many as Charlie, was born on February 2, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri. The youngest of three children, he grew up in Lenexa, Kansas, and graduated from De Soto High School. He continued his education at different technical schools as well as Maple Woods Community College. Charlie spent most of his life in the Kansas City and Blue Springs areas. The last ten years of Charlie’s career were spent at Fike Corporation, where he worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector. He valued not only the work he did but also the many friendships he developed there, and he cherished the camaraderie and connections he shared with his colleagues.

Charlie embraced life with enthusiasm and curiosity. He enjoyed astronomy, bowling, photography, fishing, and playing guitar. An avid animal lover and outdoor enthusiast, he loved hiking in Sedona, Arizona, and throughout Colorado, where he successfully summited several fourteeners. He also enjoyed traveling across the United States, exploring new places and creating lasting memories. Charlie was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Charlie is survived by his sister, Angela Wilkey; his brother-in-law, Ken Wilkey; his nephew, Eric Wilkey; stepdaughters, Emilia and Antonia and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gregory, and his brother, Robert Gregory II.