Gregory David Park

Gregory David Park, 60, of Davidson, NC, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, passed away April 14, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born April 8, 1957 to David & Virginia Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of three children. He graduated from Highland High School and earned a Bachelors and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Utah. Greg was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married the love of his life, Nikki Knight in 1988 in Salt Lake City, later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They went on to follow their dream of moving to North Carolina where they both had successful careers, built their dream home in Davidson that they shared with their beloved dog Chester, and were surrounded by a loving NASCAR community and a wonderful church family. Greg worked in finance his whole career including as an accountant with Arthur Andersen, and Peat Marwick Main; controller for Human Affairs International, Rental Service Corporation, and Action Performance Companies; and as CFO for MB2/MBV Motorsports, Evernham Motorsports, and Stewart-Haas Racing. He was lucky to have worked his dream job of both finance and racing. Greg is preceded in death by his wife and parents. He is survived by his two sisters, Wendy (Paul) Stoddard, and Kari (Allen) Braithwaite; numerous nieces and nephews; father-in-law, Hal Knight;and Nikki's extended family. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, Taylorsville, UT. Place of Birth:Salt Lake City, UtahPlace of Death:Charlotte, North CarolinaOccupation:Accountant