Gregory "Colonel" Snelling

Gregory “Colonel” Snelling of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Dayton’s Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on January 6, 1959, to Donald Snelling and Shirley (Kelley) Hutchinson, both of whom preceded him in death. On July 2, 2001, Colonel married Barbara Rowley in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was the founder, owner and operator of Colonel’s Garage in Middletown for nearly 30 years.

In addition to his loving wife, Barb, of 25 years, Greg is survived by children: Duke (Mary) Snelling, Candise Snelling, Jaimie (Lonnie) Bishop, Trey McPherson and Devin Frantz. He was a brother to Randy (Kathy) Snelling, Chris (Lisa) Snelling, Susan Snelling, Todd (Syndra) Snelling, Karl (Tara) Webb, Joe Hutchison and Ginny Hutchison. Greg will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Evan Simmons, Lilah Simmons, Nash Bunch, Kobe McPherson, Kage McPherson, Mackenzie Frantz, Sean McPherson and great grandchildren Dylan Arrequin, Haylee McPherson, Laynie McPherson and Chloe McPherson. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kayanna Rose Snelling.

Colonel Snelling was a member of the Moose Lodge 501 and the Eagles Lodge 3458. His family says he was “a pretty good cook” who also enjoyed gardening and cutting the grass. He was very well loved and, most of all, cherished the time he spent with his friends and family.

A Celebration of Gregory “Colonel” Snelling’s life will be held at a later date. Woodside Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.