Gregory Frederick Flenory

Gregory Frederick Flenory of Visalia, California passed away Thursday November 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born on September 22, 1957 in Long Beach, California to Sam and Willie Ann Flenory. At a young age the family moved to Visalia. He graduated from Redwood High school where he excelled at Track and Football. He continued his track career at both the College of The Sequoias, and Cal State University Hayward where he graduated in 1982 with a degree in Physical Education. He started his career at Visalia Unified as a teacher and coach. His coaching and teaching journey over the next 34 years took him from Golden West High School, Divisadero Junior High, Redwood High School, Clovis High School, and finally El Diamante High School where he was the Athletic Director until 2017. After retirement he coached Track at The College of Sequoias, El Diamante, and Redwood. The sports he coached over his lifetime included Track and Field, Football, Cross Country, Wrestling, and Soccer. Greg received numerous awards over his lifetime including Athletic Director of the Year for the CIF Central Section, the Norman Mackenzie Award for the State of California, and most proudly he was an inaugural inductee into the El Diamante Hall of Fame. Greg married Stacy Shuman in 1983 and they had three children and five grandchildren. He would tell you his biggest accomplishments were his children and grandchildren, and being a Papa was the best title he ever held. Greg loved to garden, cook, entertain, and spend time with his family. His work ethic was second to none and there was always enough time to do "one more thing". His table was continuously surrounded by family and friends, and his back porch was always available for a cigar and a drink. The welcome sign was always on display in both his heart and home. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lamar Flenory, sisters Katie and Lynn Flenory and daughter Dominique "Kiki" Flenory. He is survived by wife Stacy, sons Nicholas and Alexander Flenory, sisters Carol Patrick, Renia Hungerford, Sonia McLain, Joyce Flenory, Lillie Flenory, Tanya Flenory, brother Allen Flenory, grandchildren Alianna, Kamden, Axton, and Sawyer Flenory, Atticus Conwell, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and bonus children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at the Visalia First Church of the Nazarene 3333 W. Caldwell Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the El Diamante High School Miner Foundation Kiki Flenory scholarship fund. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Gregory Frederick Flenory

September 22, 1957 - November 17, 2022