Carroll Jackson Gregory, 81, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.

Born in Macon County he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Gregory and Martha Clark Gregory; his wife, Shirley Anne Henson Gregory and a sister, Peggy Aileen Munger. Carroll was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and taking care of his yard.

He is survived by three children, Joy Evers and husband Mike, Jackie Gregory and wife Cindy and Jamie Gregory all of Franklin; three grandchildren, Jessica Bradley, Ryan Evers and Bradley Evers; great granddaughter, Natalie Bradley.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Rogers and Rev. Mike Chastain will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be Mark Holland, Larry Raby, Tony Munger, Jack Hodgins, Steve Raby and Glenn Holland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Holland and Lloyd McCall.

Memorial donations can be made to the Pine Grove Baptist Church, 7454 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com