F. Browne Gregg

Obituary of F. Gregg Frederick "Browne" Gregg, 92 of Leesburg, Florida passed away October 10, 2014. He was born to the late William Carter and Myra Lees Gregg on August 13, 1922 in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. He graduated from Leesburg High School and attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He married Juanita Osborne on January 1, 1946. After Juanita passed away in 2000 he married Victoria McDonald Gregg. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on August 7, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. His dream was to be a pilot and indeed he was. He was promoted to Captain in 1945 after receiving the Silver Star, five additional air medals and accumulating over 37 missions. His love for engineering and construction lead him to become one of Lake County's most recognized entrepreneurs. He was recognized as entrepreneur of the year in 1995. He built a huge amphibious swamp tank, the Crawler Crusher and the world's largest dredge, the Triton. He built Florida Crushed Stone Company into a large corporation that included business segments in aggregates, cement, lime as well a power plant. He has always been a giver to his family, friends, employees and charities. His heart has been especially touched by the chronically ill children at the Camp Boggy Creek for Children where he has been a contributor for many years. Browne Gregg is survived by his wife Victoria McDonald Gregg, of Leesburg; his three children, Gail Gregg Strimenos (Peter), Jeannie Gregg Emack (Ted) and Fredrick Browne Gregg, Jr. (Pam); his brother James Gregg; his grandchildren John Mason, Randy Mason, Mark Burnsed, Matt Burnsed (Jenny), Jessica Piermatteo (Steve), Jennifer Workinger, Mandy Gregg (Lisa), Justin Gregg, Whit Gregg; and his great grandchildren Trevor, Addison, Landon, Taylor, Alexis, Keaton, Ryan, Ella, Craine, Maisun, and Cruz. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg, FL. Funeral services will be held October 15, 2014 at Morrison United Methodist Church, 10:00 AM. A reception will follow the service in the Juanita Gregg Family Life Center from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Immediately following the reception, a graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Leesburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Boggy Creek for Children, 30500 Brantley Ranch Rd., Eustis, FL 32736. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL.

F. Browne Gregg

August 13, 1922 - October 10, 2014