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George Greene Obituary

Judge George R. Greene, Sr.
Raleigh
Judge George R. Greene, Sr., of 2101 Lyndhurst Drive, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, March 22, 2013, First Baptist Church, 101 S. Wilmington Street. Visitation, 11:00-12:00 Noon, preceding the service. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, Raleigh.
Judge Greene is survived by his wife, Ruby Powell Greene, of the home; daughters, Ava Greene Bedden (Dana) of Irving, TX, Willa-Jo Michelle Greene of Beltsville, MD, and Karen Greene Braithwaithe (Marcel) of New York, NY; son, George Royster Greene, Jr. of Raleigh, brother, Rolland Greene of Rural Hall, NC. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Daniel T. Davenport, Avanna D. Davenport, Diana T. Bedden, Georgia Marie Braithwaite and Tiberius C. Braithwaite.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made "In Memory of Judge George R. Greene" to Shaw University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 118 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601.
Arrrangements by Lea Funeral Home, (919) 231-1000. www.leafuneralhome.com

Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 21, 2013.
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Served Judge Greene's court in the 80s as a Garner Officer. Was routinely in Judge Greene's court and found him to be very fair and had high integrity. He served the county well and his ilk will be sorely missed. - Ed Livesay

Ed Livesay

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October 2, 2022

Judge Greene was a wealth of knowledge. It was great to sit and listen to him. He will be missed, but he left an important legacy.

Etta Alston-Burgess

April 19, 2013

A formal piano student(many years ago) of Mrs.Greene. Judge Greene was a Trail Blazer.Now that I'm an adult I can really appreciate his Legency. Hoping and praying for more Black role model as Judge Greene was. Please Hug your family for me Mrs. Greene.
Peace & Blessing

Gwendolyn Johns

April 17, 2013

My condolences to the family. Judge Greene was both wise and fair on the bench. He was a valuable servent to the people of Wake county.

Joel Voss

April 14, 2013

Judge Greene was a good lawyer, a man of great common sense & a credit to the Bar.

John ` O'Donnell

April 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Merritt

April 9, 2013

Judge Greene told me something in my young age that I never forgot, "you can get more bees with honey than you can with vinegar"

diane barnes

April 7, 2013

Jill Holt-Ivey

April 7, 2013

To the Family: Our prayers will remain with you. Judge Greene was high on the list of men whom the late Harvey Beech admired.
PathChoice Ministry Staff

Evelyn Dove

April 3, 2013

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE MY ALL TO THE GREEN FAMILY THAT THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU ALL, YOU STAY WITH THE LORD AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE FAMILY. I WII PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.

MIN.FRANCES SATTERWHITE

April 2, 2013

He was a wonderful judge I went before him 1976 he was so kind to me I mouth the word thank you he responded saying you are welcome when he dismissed my case I have thought about him all these years. He had a great reputation as a judge.

Brenda

April 2, 2013

Millie Dunn Rogers

March 30, 2013

CHARLOTTE HOLMES

March 28, 2013

I meet Judge Greene when I sold kirby vacuum cleaners door to door fifty years ago when i was a student at NC State.He was one of the wisest and most memorable men i have ever met.He was kind,respectful,curious and a real sage.He will be truly missed by his family.

kermit humphrey

March 28, 2013

Judge Greene was an awesome person. He will be surely missed. May you Rest in Peace.

Sheila Jessup

March 28, 2013

I am very sorry to hear about the death of Judge Greene. No doubt this time is hard for the family. God in his Word promises that soon "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." May God continue to provide strength and comfort through the family, friends and his Word.

J. Williams

March 27, 2013

I tried several cases before Judge Green and have fond memories of him. One case involved some chitlins that my client allegedly had not stored properly and thereby the chitlins had spoiled. “How can you tell?” said His Honor. He had a good sense of humor and was a fine Superior Court Judge to boot. He will be missed, and I hope fond memories of him will soon replace the sorrow of losing him.

Jimmy Jones

March 27, 2013

Anonymous

March 26, 2013

I was sad to learn of Judge Green's passing. I knew him some 25 yrs. ago and he was a very decent person who dearly loved his family.

Sandra Sours

March 26, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss a tent of Judge Greene for 14 years he will be missed.

Steven Taylor

March 24, 2013

We were saddened to learn of George's death, Ruby. Please be assured that John and I share your loss. God bless...

Frances Cutchin Miller

March 22, 2013

Mrs. Greene,
May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Harold & Andraedese Mallette

March 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ruby and family.
Remembering all the fun we all had at Topsail and BBQ's over the years. May Jehovah God bless you and your family of your loss.

Hellen Walker

March 22, 2013

Bertron Haywood

March 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss of such a great Judge as your husband, father, and grandfather. Judge Green was a fair and just man and all that knew him will miss him.
May God continue to bless your family

M Johns and Family

Marilyn Johns

March 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was great the family was able to see each other at our first family reunion. We will all remember those special moments with George.

Gail Fain Tyler

March 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in the time of your loss
He will be well missed may God bless.

Mr & Mrs Otis McAllister

March 21, 2013

our deepest thoughts to all of the family and friends .
Judge Pretlow Winborne and Family

March 21, 2013

What a terrible loss to the Raleigh community and to his family and friends, to whom I convey my sincerest condolences. May God be with you.

Courtney Hodges

March 21, 2013

What a terrible loss to the community and to his family and friends, to whom I convey my sincerest condolences. May God be with you.

Courtney Hodges

March 21, 2013

What a terrible loss to the Raleigh community and to his family and friends, to whom I convey the sincerest condolences. May God be with you.

Courtney Hodges

March 21, 2013

We are truly sadden to hear of the death of Judge Greene. He will be missed by his Ocean City Beach family. He was extremely helpful in making our ocean community ideal place to raise a family and enjoy the company of true friends. Our Prayes and thoughts are continuously with the entire Greene family.

Evester Bailey

March 21, 2013

Patricia Alston

March 21, 2013

George and the Greene Family, my condolences are to you. I am very sorry of the loss of your Father. May God be with you and your Family in this time of need. God Bless, Patricia A. Alston

Patricia Alston

March 21, 2013

We sympathize with you over the loss of your loved one in Judge George Greene. You have our sincere wishes for power to withstand and adjust.

Roman and Ada Jarnagin Walton

March 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.

Phyllis Casey

March 21, 2013

As a classmate/friend of George Greene, Jr., and friend of the Greene family, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Judge Greene. However, fond memories throughout the years will last forever. I smile when I think about staying at the Greene cottage at Topsail, looking at the photos from fishing trips that he and my dad (James 'Bobby' Daye) took together, and the annual fish frys !!!

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Tara Daye

March 21, 2013

Mrs. Greene and family, we pray for your strength and peace in a time such as this. Be blessed.

Hew & Emma Dorssett

March 21, 2013

To Ruby and the family we have lost a true Southern gentleman. I worked with Judge Greene for several years and he was a pleasure and a man of great understanding for the everyday person. It did not matter to Judge Greene if you were educated or not he was always there to listen, that was his gift to the people. I know he will be missed by his family the people of Wake County will remember him for his compassion for others. Judge Greene was more concerned about helping the people rather than worrying about what others thought of his decisions. In my book he was the best and a people's judge. I will be thinking of you on Friday as you lay him to rest, as the the gavel falls. God Bless

Rhonda Lee

March 21, 2013

Went before Judge Green several times in my youth for traffic offences,he was always fair and funny a peoples Judge.My heart goes out to the family.God Bless.

Graham Ferrell

March 21, 2013

Praying for your family

Janice Gaskins-Allen

March 21, 2013

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