SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Arther J. Gregory, 78, of Tempe, Ariz., and formerly of Mt. Vernon, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Overland, Mo., son of Minnie Ellis and Arthur J. Gregory Sr. He is survived by his wife Betty; son Carl Gregory of Tempe; daughter Cheryl Lung of Tempe; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; a stepson and daughters; and stepgrandchilden. Other survivors include his brothers Harold and Carroll Gregory and sister Pauline Becker. Mr. Gregory was a Marine and served during the Korean War, being a POW for nearly one year. Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2010, in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens