Greer-Lile, Sr.-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock

Greer Herbert Lile, Sr.

Feb 21, 1925 - Jan 20, 2014

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I just found this guest book for Greer. My wife and I met him when we lived in Texas in the 70's. Greer had purchased a large collection of old cameras and literature. We had heard about the collection in the 60's (but could not afford it as a student). A stipulation for the sale was to keep the collection together and share. He did just that .... we spent a wonderful day in his skylight museum, learned about his activities with schools, and saw his great portraiture. We also shared...

The most wonderful person I have ever met, humorous, articulate and a very generous person.
My first meeting with him and Miss Mary was 2 days after arrived in Little Rock and from that day we became very good friends. A person whom I wish I could have know a lot earlier in my life and I'm sure I would have been a much person for that.
May your and Miss Mary's souls rest in peace and One day I will look for you in the photographers heaven.

I hope I'm not too late to pass on my condolences to Cherie, Brett and Skip and to say What a wonderful person Greer was ( as was dear Miss Mary)
When I first met both of them It began a most wonderful relationship and I so deeply regret not keeping it going.
They were both so loving and trusting and always had an open door for me, they made me feel a part of their extended family. The world will never two more generous, and loving people as Miss Mary and Greer
Love to you both...

It is with deep sadness I have come across this site today to find that Miss Mary and Greer have passed

I would like to send our condolences to Cherie Brett and Skip

We will always remember our wonderful holiday spent staying in their home meeting their family and friends

Rest In Peace Miss Mary and Greer you have left so many happy memories on this earth X X

Carole Faye and Kirsty

So sad to hear of the death of Greer Lile. I'll never forget spending the summer of 1975 with your parents. They agreed to let me stay with them and "work" for them without ever having met me. What an awesome pair they were. My sincere condolences to you all.

Chere, Skip and Bret. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Lile and Ms. Mary were so special to me. I regret that I was not able to attend the memorial services as I had planned because of health problems. It has been said that when God allows peoples paths to cross he has a reason and it is either for a lesson or a blessin. I was fortunate enough to receive both from your parents. A lesson which showed that good people do still exist and a blessin because I got to know...

I loved Mr. Lile. He was the dearest and most interesting person that I knew. He will be missed.

When I called Greer six months ago to tell him that Paul E. Pyle had passed away, Greer wept. When he composed himself, he asked if we would read something for him at Paul's service. Now, I weep for Greer's passing, as I a, sure that Paul would.

Chere, Skip & Bret, Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am about the passing of your dad.(did not know of your mom's passing) I loved your mom and dad very much. They were so very helpful and giving when Tom and I began our photography career. We considered them among our very best friends. After we moved to the country we did not see them very often. We did drop by as often as possible and loved sharing our veggies from our garden with them especially Tomatoes and lima beans. they so loved...

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Greer's Obituary

Greer Herbert Lile, Sr. passed away January 20, 2014. He was born in El Doradoon February 21, 1925 to Lillie Faye Lile and F.B. Lile, Sr. Preceding him in deathwere his parents, his brother F.B. (Barry) Lile, Jr. and his much loved wife of 68 yearsMary Manetta Riegler Lile. Greer and Mary had a long happy career together in their photography studio where they photographed quite a few generations of families and many students in theearly years of Hall High School. They were active in several photographic associations and they traveled the United States and Canada giving presentations. Our Dad had a special talent for building detailed dioramas that couldmake the viewer become a part of the varied scene, or era, he captured. After graduating from Little Rock High School, he enlisted in the Army and earned a commission in the United States Army Air Force. He trained as a gunner on the Black Widow precision night-time bomber, but his crew never saw action asWorld War II came to a close. He achieved the rank of Captain in the service. He is survived by his three children, Chere Payne (A.J.), Greer H. "Skip" Lile, Jr. and Brett H. Lile, Sr.; and two grandsons, Brett H. Lile, Jr. and Brendan H. Lile.He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Maury C. Riegler and his two sisters-in-law,Emma Louise Lile and Francelle Riegler; and his niece and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to many friends and neighborswho helped Dad through this journey. Our special thanks to Dr. Joel Dworkin;his kindness and caring is beyond measure. And to Briarwood Rehabilitation andNursing Home and Janet Stallings and her staff at Care IV. To Vickie Smith for hercomfort and love. And to Mike Woods and Tracey Carlton who were so devoted. Dad had a special place in his heart for the Carmelite Sisters and memorialsmay be sent to 7201 W. 32nd St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. A Celebration of the Lives of our parents, Mary Manetta and Greer Lile will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock, Arkansas, (501)224-2200. We were blessed with very special parents and hope you can join us to share memories. Both Mary Manetta's and Greer's online guest books may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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