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Albert Preston “Buddy” Gregory III, of Spotsylvania, died on Friday, June 10, according to his obituary. He left behind a young daughter, Evangeline, and a large extended family. Along with spending time with his family and friends and riding his motorcycle, Buddy enjoyed coaching t-ball for the P&R Eagles.
The Free Lance-Star reported Gregory died at the scene after his motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Chevrolet Suburban on Route 208. Police told the newspaper that speed was a factor. Paramedics treated the 26-year-old SUV driver for minor injuries, the report said.
Family and friends said they were devastated over the sudden and unexpected death.
"I'm lost without your forehead kisses in the morning," his girlfriend Katie Jenkins posted. "You busting through the door in the evening and the girls yelling your name, excited to see you come in. Our time in the evening watching our shows and eating everything in the house, your snores, and YouTube videos at night. Every day we'd text each other 50 million times, I miss you, I miss your face ..."
Many memorials mentioned his loyalty to his friends and his love for his daughter.
"You were an amazing father to Eva, and I'll never let her forget that," his sister Victoria Gregory wrote. "None of us will. ... I miss you so much, Buddy. I can't believe this happened, and, as much as I wish it didn't, I know you had so many people waiting for you on the other side, and I know you're now in a better place."
The family will hold a gathering of friends on Sunday, June 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg.
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