John-Greer-Obituary

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John Greer

Sep 26, 1941 - Jan 24, 2026 (Age 84)

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So sorry for your loss

I will miss seeing John's face and smile when he and Donna come through drive-thru at McDonald's. Sorry for the loss of a great business man, husband, father, grandfather and most importantly a follower of Jesus Christ.
With deepest sympathies
John Drake

My sympathies for your family on your loss. I know he will be missed.

Andy, praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time for you and the entire family.

Donna, so sorry to hear about the passing of John. I consider him one of the great friends I had known in my life .although we drifted apart the last few years I always considered him a great friend. Enjoyed our talks at McDonald’s in Frankfort and our fishing trips. I know he will be missed.
Thanks for the memories Ronnie Ray.

Our beloved corner slip on Dock 7 will never be the same. So much kindness, charm and wisdom. Gods Speed John! Blessings to Donna and family

sRest in Peace my friend. We'll miss your kindness at the Sarasota Gun Club. George & Patrick Murphy

John was a wonderful man iand high school classmate. Prayers and deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Always remember Uncle John as a kid and his smile. It looked at first like a smirk, then could grow to a big smile. He was 15 years younger than my dad, the oldest, and closer in age to my oldest cousins. We'll remember you as the smooth, level-headed, good natured Uncle Johnny! - nephew Mike Greer

Obituary

John's Obituary

John Paul Greer, 84, husband of Donna Jean Helm Greer, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born September 26, 1941, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late J. Marcus Greer and Ave Maria Crush Greer.

John was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceburg. He retired after more than 50 years as a business owner in the food industry. John loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, house boating at the lake, and trap shooting. He also liked watching old westerns. Most of all, he loved his family and his church, and he will be deeply missed.

In addition to his wife, Donna, of 62 years, John is survived by his children, Susie Prater (Mark) of Lexington, Kentucky, Kim Laswell (Roland) of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, David Greer (Bill Edmonds) of Los Angeles, California, and Andy Greer (Jamie) of Frankfort, Kentucky; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 120 N. Gatewood Street, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, with Father Steve Roberts officiating. Cremation will follow the Mass. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Roland Laswell, Mark Prater, Bill Edmonds, Darrin Laswell, Noah Greer, and Drew Prater. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Ray.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of John Greer are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, P.O. Box 22414, Lexington, KY 40522, or online at https://rmhclexington.com/donate/today/.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.

 

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