Raymond Robert Gregory, age 67 of Malvern, died April 24, 2026 at Encore in Malvern.  He was born on July 7, 1958 in Quincy, Florida to the late Reverend Raymond Gregory and Adrienne Delaney Gregory.  Reared and educated in Florida, he graduated with degrees in business and music from Florida Southern University in Lakeland, Florida, and later studied theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Malvern, where he was an active part of the music program, singing in the choir and often performing solos during services.

He is survived by a brother, Edward Gregory (Stephanie); a sister, Alice Anne Ulmer (Doug), all of Florida; by step-siblings; by nieces and nephews; and by his church family in Malvern.

A memorial will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, during the morning worship service, which begins at 10:35 a.m., in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Malvern.

Memorials are requested to the music program at First United Methodist Church, 127 East Page Avenue, Malvern, Arkansas 72104.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.