Gregory Michael Sorell, 54 of Knob Noster, Missouri passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Greg was born September 18, 1963 in Muenchweiler, Germany, son of Albert J. and Ann M. (Gunn) Sorell. He graduated from Averill Park High School in NY. He served as a civilian firefighter and EMT before enlisting in the US Air Force where he served as a firefighter in both stateside and overseas areas. He was united in marriage to Debra Ann Waters on May 17, 1991 in Sedalia, MO. Following almost 10 years in the military Greg was honorably discharge. He then worked as housekeeping manager at Whiteman Inn Lodging, and more recently as a custodian at UCM. He earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Education and a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts & Musical Theater. Greg's passion was in Broadway and Theater. He has performed as a vocalist, dancer and instrumentalist to include New York State Theater Group, Oxford Theatre Group in England and in Tops in Blue. He loved coaching his daughter's softball team, photography and also served as a judge for the Miss America Scholarship Program for 17 years.

Survivors include his wife, Debra; daughter Jennifer (Tyler) Moore of Warrensburg MO; mother Ann Sorell and sister Vicki Gauch, both of E. Nassau NY; granddaughter Lylah Moore and niece Cara (Steven) Brochu of Maine. He was preceded in death by his father Albert.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, February 22th at the VFW in Knob Noster from 5-7 pm.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net