Gregory Altman II, son of Greg and Kristie Altman of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Windy Gail Gardner, was born on October 3, 1995, in Odessa, Texas, and departed this life on February 16, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 28 years.

Gregory loved St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, Christmas, Root Beer, hanging out with his dad and GiGi, and loved talking with his grandma on the phone. He loved going to Wal-Mart and collecting CD’s; his headphones, extension cord, tablet, and anything else he could fit in his backpack, went with him everywhere. He loved giving big hugs to anyone he could and never met a stranger. He adored all of his caregivers, to him they were his family.

Gregory is survived by his brother, Colton James Ziegler of Bullhead City Arizona; by his niece Trinity Ziegler of Dexter, Kentucky; by his nephew Zander Ziegler of Dexter, Kentucky; by his sister, Taylor Rae DeBerry and her husband Jason of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece Layken Jones of Dexter Missouri, by his nephews, Abrahm and Lincoln DeBerry of Dexter Missouri; by his paternal grandmother, Grace Bevins of Yucca Valley, California; by two aunts, Vicki Roark of Yucca Valley, California, and Lois Schwier of Chester, Illinois; and by six cousins, Matthew Altman, Katie Garner and Rebecca Roark all of Yucca Valley California, Amanda Schwier, Aaron Schwier, and Christopher Schwier all of Chester Illinois "

Other than by his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers, Emory Altman, and Paul Bevins, and by two cousins, Jennifer Altman, and Brandon Schwier.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Lair Event Center in Dexter on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Holman officiating. Please dress in St. Louis Cardinals or Christmas attire and bring your favorite potluck style dish.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.