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Gerald Greenwood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 20 to Sep. 19, 2013.

Gerald A. Greenwood, 91, of Williamsburg, was surrounded by loving family when he passed to his eternal home on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Mr. Greenwood proudly served in the Navy during World War II, and worked as a civil engineer for the World Bank.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjory Arlene; sons, Mervin Greenwood and Lonald Greenwood (Alice); daughters, Janice Greenwood, Wanda Comeaux (Toby) and Cheryl Peak (Brian). His grandchildren are, Jesse Greenwood, Derek Greenwood, JaLyn Tiffany, Shannon Ritter, Travis Greenwood, Matthew Greenwood, Rebecca Peak, Sarah Stevenson, Amanda Greenwood, and Melissa Sessoms; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 2–4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road. A memorial service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Road, on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. His beloved wife, Marjory Arlene, will celebrate their 67th anniversary on Saturday as he is laid to rest. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Williamsburg Landing.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com

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September 3, 2013

Joyce Johnson

Arlene and family, "may God's blessings be with all of you at this time". We sure enjoyed seeing the pictures of your family,

Russell and Joyce Johnson
Wichita, KS

August 31, 2013

Gayla Fisher

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.......we so loved the trips that Gerald and Arlene made to Kansas to visit my parents Leo and Nadine Greenwood. My folks had so many enjoyable times with them and always looked forward to their coming. It always seemed like Gerald was my dad"s brother instead of cousin. Living right here, of course we were able to get in on all the fun with them. Thinking of you, Chuck & Gayla (Greenwood) Fisher, Brandon Fisher & family and Tiffany (Fisher) Peters & family.

August 24, 2013

Charles Tiffany

I only met him once in my life, but he had more class than anyone I have ever known.

August 23, 2013

Kathryn, Paul, AJ, Kathryn, Ashley & Addison

A man who gave so much unconditionally of himself to his family and friends. His spirit lives on in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mum Greenwood, Janice and family at this time from your family from "Down Under".

August 23, 2013

The pictures were wonderful, showing Jerry enjoying his family. He will be missed by so many people. I send my condolences to all the Greenwoods--Mary Ann McKenzie

August 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Greenwood family. Bruce McKenzie

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