Obituaries

The Tri-State has lost a legendary dancer, dedicated railbird and revhead, as well as one of the best raconteurs to ever spin a tale. Thomas Glen Gregg, proud United States Army reservist and former Cincinnati Police officer passed peacefully from this earthly life to the next on May 12, 2026, at his home in Villa Hills, KY. He was 83 years old.

Tom was born August 11, 1942, and was raised on the west-side of Cincinnati, OH. It’s peculiar how things that are meant to be just align. At age 17, on a night when he was supposed to go on a double-date with his brother and couldn’t, he chose instead to go to a teen canteen at St. Martin Of Tours Church in Cheviot, OH. He met and danced with Pam Welling. Tom and brother Charles offered Pam and her friend a ride home at the end of the night. The young ladies politely refused, choosing to walk. Tom rode along and made sure that Pam got home safe. Some days later, he popped back by the house again, narrowly being mistaken for the paper boy. For 60 years, Tom respectfully and dutifully ensured that Pam never walked alone.

When released from duty from the United States Army, Tom joined the Cincinnati Police Department in 1968. A dedicated public servant, he spent 23 years on the force; even becoming one of the first bike cops to patrol Fountain Square in the 1980s. Tom was an ardent fan of pop, rock and roll and oldies music. Like many police men and women, Tom frequently took off-duty jobs as security for events or celebrities. Famously, he served multiple times as security, bodyguard and even driver for one of his ultimate favorite artists ever -- Elvis Presley. On more than one occasion, Tom ensured that the King reached the promised land, safely and in one piece, of course.

Tom savored the purpose that being a police man fulfilled. He was conscientious and reliable, but he was also tremendous fun and a huge personality in public. His adventurous spirit let loose on the open road in fast cars and on the various horse racing tracks he frequented as a race fan. Tom wasn’t afraid to express himself or like the things he liked. He boldly wore pastels and floral prints and for a time drove a prized dusty pink ’57 Chevy. While simultaneously nurturing, protecting and securing, he promoted fairness and equal rights at home, honoring the many women in his life. He was a heartfelt, if closet, dog person doting on his many “grand-dogs.” In living out his philosophy, Tom was never domineering or haughty, he simply just was, unapologetically. In everything, he did it his way.

Tom was the husband and inseparable life partner to Pamela Welling Gregg. He was a loving dad who was also a trustworthy, sage advisor to Laurie Wallace (Wayne) and Amy Gregg (Andrew). Tom was a treasured grandpa to Marley Tenenholtz (Mark).

He was born to the late George Gregg and Grace Wormus Gregg. Tom was fortunate in his life to also have a set of great parents-in-law in the late George Welling and Ruth Granger Welling. He was the devoted brother to Jean, Susie, Charles and Georgie. Tom was also not just father-in-law but father-in-love to the late Andrew Millar. Lastly, Tom will remain remembered and eternal in hearts of his nieces, nephews, beloved extended family and many friends.

Tom was cremated on May 14, 2026. With a mix of tears, joyous laughter and probably more than one Elvis song, family and friends will celebrate Tom’s life privately at a date in the near future. Additionally, Tom will embark with family on a few road trips and will be returned to the earth under hoof at a few cherished spots.