Gregory Clyde Felter

Gregory Clyde Felter was born on March 11th, 1960 in Eureka, Kansas. He was the son of Leonard Clyde Felter and Betty Mae Felter (Robinson). He departed this life on October 24th at his home in Scammon, KS with his wife, Kathy, and loved ones by his side.

Born and raised in Greenwood County, Greg became an avid outdoorsman at an early age. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, shoot skeet, archery, woodwork, and was a beekeeper.

Greg attended school in Eureka and graduated from EHS Class of “78”. He joined the Air Force soon after.

In 1979 he was united in marriage to Traci Sue Newlon. The marriage later ended but two daughters were born from this union, LaTisha and Sandie.

Greg worked in the oilfields on drilling rigs, later worked for the City of Erie, P.C. Boards and Chanute Manufacturing both of Chanute, and B&W out of Humboldt before health issues forced early retirement.

In 2002 Greg married Kathy Denise Arell. The couple made their home in Southeast Kansas where Kathy worked as an LPN. Over their 25 plus years together Greg and Kathy adopted many abused/abandoned canines. They currently provide a home for 8 they have saved from the darkness. They are all true and loyal friends that Greg loved dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Felter; daughters LaTisha (Jeff) Stokes and Sandie (Jacob) LaForge of Chanute; six grandchildren Bailey Stokes, Hunter Stokes, Taegan Stokes, Madison LaForge, Kenli LaForge, and Aleaha LaForge; one great granddaughter, Hadley Jo; sisters Brenda (Jim) Martin of Texas and Deanna (Larry) Van Cleave of Kansas City; sister-in-law Teresa (Brad) Felter of Eureka; a nephew and four nieces, one in which he was particularly close to, Lindsey(Curt) Gongaware, children Carson, Cayleb, Cielyn, and Carrigan of Arizona; and four step children Andre Morris of Parsons, Alysia (David) Weil of Edna, Aaron (Megan) Morris of Weir, and Allen Morris of Pittsburg.

Greg was proceeded in death by his parents Leonard and Betty Felter, his brother Brad Felter, ex-wife Traci Felter,
brother-in-law Junior Funk, along with several loved ones.

A Celebration of life will be held December 12th from 2pm-4pm at Phillips Cabin at Eureka lake in Eureka, KS.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin