Chaplain Orville Gregory, Sr.

Chaplain Orville “Bunny” Gregory, Sr., Martinsville, VA, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Eloy, Arizona. Chaplain Bunny was the President and Founder of the Trucking for Jesus Mobile Chapel Ministries established in 1975.

He was survived by his wife, Blonnie of 46 Years; his son Orville, Jr. and Daughter-In-Law, Billie Jo; One Grandson, Orville IV; and One Step Grandson, Scott Hamlett. He is also survived by One Sister of North Carolina, Ms. Mary Jane Marshall and her Three Daughters, Bobbie Jane, Susan, and Dee Dee.

Chaplain Bunny’s ministry took him coast to coast, he and his wife ministered in truck stops, churches, and prisons. His congregation was spread coast to coast and he will be greatly missed.

Chaplain Bunny was faithful until the end of his journey and his message was still the same…God is Faithful.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Martin, Rev. Marcus Wood, Rev. John Franklin, and Lay Speakers: Ricky Boyd, Shawn O’ Shields, Bradley Wood, and Jimmy Belcher officiating. Graveside services will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. Norman Biggs and Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home.

A Special Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Bible Church, Church Street, Appomattox, VA, at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011 with Rev. Susan Adkins officiating.