Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Jan 20, 1950 – Apr 28, 2019 (Age 69)
Mr. Jerry Franz Bienes, formerly of Washington, NC passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the age of 69 at his home in Cypress Glen, Greenville, NC, surrounded by family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Edwards Bienes; step children Susan Fowle and husband John, Robin McKeithan and husband Ray, Cam McLean and wife Krissy. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Marshall Fowle (Jenny), Mary Margaret Alligood (Thomas), Holt and Ben McKeithan, Mason, Brenner and Cortlan McLean; and by one great grandson Jack Fowle. Jerry is also survived by cousin Magaretha Gross of St. Michaels, Austria and her children Martina, Martin and Patrick.
Jerry was born on January 20, 1950 in Leoben, Austria. He was the son of the late Gunther and Erna Bienes and was preceded in death by brother Nick Bienes. He later became a proud US Citizen and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He was an accomplished architect and member of the American Institute of Architects. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Washington. He retired from Glaxo Smith Kline and began his own architectural consulting business and continued working throughout his life. He is remembered for his gracious spirit and devotion to his family. Jerry loved traveling the world with his wife and friends. He had a passion for life on the water that included boating, cruises and residing on the Pamlico River and time at the beach.
A celebration of his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Washington, NC on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be at Paul Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 30 from 5pm-7pm and at other times at their home at 205 Aldersgate Court (Cypress Glen) in Greenville.
Pall bearers will be Marshall Fowle, Thomas Alligood, Holt McKeithan, Ben McKeithan, Mason McLean, Brenner McLean and Cortlan McLean.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 211 W. 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889 or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Bienes family.
Read MoreMay the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Elizabeth Moore
May 29, 2019 | Washington, NC
It was delightful to have met you on our cruise in 2016. Lots of fun memories. My thoughts and love are with Nancy and the family at this sad time.
Kathryn Brown
May 04, 2019 | Lostwithiel, Cornwall, UK | Friend
I am sorry for your loss.
May 03, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. I got to know Jerry when he did some work in Canada. He always had a smile on his face, and had a great approach. I ran into him a couple of years later in passing at the Charlotte airport, and we stopped to have a talk with each other and a good laugh. He was a great guy and great to work with, I am sure he is working on some improvement project up above.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff Dinyer
May 02, 2019 | Mississauga, ON | Coworker
Mr. Jerry was a sweet kind gentlemen always appreciated any thing that was done for him .I haven't used my retirement fishing pole yet but I will and never forgot who gave it to me.God bless Mrs.Nancy and family.
Debbie Deal
May 02, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It was a privilege to know and work with such a great individual. Lisa and I will be praying for peace and understanding.
Joey Duke
May 02, 2019 | BATH, NC | Coworker
Prayers for your family. May God comfort you and give you strength as you move through this time.
Laura Nicholls
May 01, 2019 | Washington, NC | Acquaintance
Rest In Peace my great friend Jerry or Yerry as we called him. We've had some of the best times of our lives traveling and playing with Nancy and You!!! Already missing you!!! A great man and friend and admired by all. Sweet, Sweet Nancy, prayers and hugs to you and your family. Much love to you and comfort knowing how many lives y'all have touched. The memories will last forever. Kim
kim nicholls
May 01, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
Our love and kindest thoughts during this time
Dan and Kristin Olson
May 01, 2019 | Greenville, NC | Friend
