Jack Tazewell Greer

Jack Tazewell Greer, 57, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was born on October 25, 1951 in Roanoke, Va. and was the son of the late Charles William and Sophie Kempest Greer. He was employed by G.J. Hopkins as a licensed plumber. While that was his daytime job, his real love was playing with his band "East 24". Jack was the only original member from the band that started 25 years ago. He was the lead guitar player and he named the band. He has a special talent for music and could play the mandolin, banjo, and piano. Jack had an easy spirit about him and was a gentle man. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip "Jimmy" Greer and two sisters, Doris Powell and Alice Hoal. He is survived by his wife, Joyce "Missy" Greer; two brothers, Gene "Peanut" Greer and wife, Jeri, and Gerald Greer and wife, Robin; two sisters, Janice Sheppard and husband, Rick and Charlotte McDaniel; dear friend and son he never had, David Maxey; a four year old Schipperkee dog named Kalie Mae; a 20 year old cat named Mrs. Kitty; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, with the Reverend Brian Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. The Greer family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. (540) 389-5441.