Fred G. Mcgreger

Freddie Gene McGreger was born on September 10, 1942, in San Diego, California. Fred died while a patient in Hendricks Hospital on November 30, 2023, at 10:31 p.m. at the age of 81. At the time of death, Fred was a resident of Benjamin, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Roberts McGreger, of 59 years and son Christopher Michael McGreger, currently of Freising, Germany, and his wife, Nancy Cox McGreger. His younger brother, Ervy McGreger, is currently a resident in Crowell, Texas. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

At the time Fred was born, his parents, Artist Edward McGreger and Rosalie Chandler McGreger, were living in California and building bombers as part of the war effort. When Fred was only three years old, his parents moved back to Texas to farm on the League Ranch. Fred attended Benjamin School and graduated from there in 1961. After graduation, he attended Midwestern State University for a short time but interrupted his studies to begin work at the Wichita Falls Times and Record News.

On January 25, 1964, Fred and Nancy were married in the Benjamin Methodist Church. Since Nancy was a student at Midwestern, they resided in an apartment in Wichita Falls. On December 1, 1966, Nancy gave birth to their son, Christopher.

Fred resumed his studies at Midwestern State where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration. He worked at the Boys' Club in Wichita Falls until he took a position in Truscott, Texas, with the Army Corps of Engineers. He then went back to Midwestern to seek a degree in education. Following graduation, he found a position teaching in Goree, Texas. He was employed there until the school closed.

He taught for a number of years at Crowell ISD until Benny Grill, Superintendent of Benjamin School, hired him to teach there. He remained in this position until his retirement in May of 2013.

Following his retirement, Fred joined the Knox City Country Club. He was an ardent golfer and for over 10 years regularly played on the course in Knox City. These were happy days for Fred as he was able to frequently spend time with his golfing buddies. He loved the game and enjoyed the friendly banter – at least most of the time!