Minister Ricky Allen Gregory

Minister Ricky Allen Gregory age 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. A lifelong resident of Knoxville, TN, originally from Tazewell, TN.

Ricky was a Minister at Walking by Faith Ministries. His passion was in ministry, singing since the age of 6, spending time with his family, and his devoted best friend and brother-in-law Minister Eric Penson Sr.
Music was more than a passion for Ricky — it was part of who he was. His love for melodies and rhythm touched countless lives and created memories that will never fade.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father Randall Gregory; grandparents Earl and Gracie Ford, James and Alice Gregory; Uncle Kenneth Ford; and many other aunts and uncles that have gone before the Lord.

Ricky is survived by his mother Mary K. Davis. Children: Mara, Rico, Jamarie, JaQuan, and Ivy. Grandchildren: Kamya and Marley. Sisters: Terry (Patrick) Tucker, Katherine Penson, and Leoma Gregory.

Aunts: Lois Witherspoon, Bertha Cloud, Mildred Williams, Virginia (Randy) Hugley, Patricia (Bruce) Williams, Sharon Jordan, and Barbara Jordan. Uncles: Sam Ford, Ralph (Vanessa) Ford, and Phillip (Matilda) Hatfield. Nephews and Nieces: Steven, Kasasha, De'Angelo, Eric Jr., Keont'e, Celica, Brielle, and Coby. Cousins: Lisa, Tonya, CG, Keshia, Parnell, Nike, Michael, Tess, Latoya and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Special Friends: Heather Gregory, Karen (Jason) Mabe, LT Carter, Trena (Donald) Strange, Pat (Mike) Wilson, Jerry Roach, and “New Travelers.”

Special Thanks: Pastor Darryl (Natalie) Lindsey, Bishop Farris Long, Brandon Whitaker, Fort Sanders Nursing Staff, Fresenius Dialysis Center, Charles (Sherry) Jackson, De’Angelo Tucker and all musicians.
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." — Galatians 6:7.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 12-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Cecil Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 where Pastor Timothy Maddox is Pastor and Pastor Darryl Lindsey will be officiating.

The final resting place will be held at the Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following the service.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com