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LTC (Ret) Keith D Greene obituary, Newport News, VA

Keith Greene Obituary

LTC (Ret) Keith D. Greene, 51, passed away from colon cancer on April 3, 2012. Keith was from a military family and was born at Ft. Campbell, Ky. He graduated and was commissioned in 1982 from Auburn University. Keith was a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic Course, Army Aviation Flight School, Maintenance Officer Test Pilot Course, Command and General Staff College, Logistics Executive Development Course and Joint Forces Staff College. Keith was a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and retired after 21 years. Having served at Ft. Knox, Ky., Ft. Rucker, Ala., Ft. Bragg, N.C., Korea, Ft. Campbell, Ky., Illesheim, Germany, Ft. Lee, Va., Ft. Eustis, Va., Philadelphia, Pa., Ft Monroe, Va. and was currently employed by Northrop Grumman at the Joint Warfighting Center in Suffolk, Va. Keith served in Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm, he has been awarded the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Greene and his mother-in-law, Mary Chancy. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Vicky and sons, CPT Jonothan Greene (Janelle), of Fayetteville, N.C. and Nicholas Greene, of Richmond, Va.; his father COL (Ret) Therman Greene, Oxford, Ala.; brother, Kevin Greene (Tara), Green Bay, Wis.; sisters, Karen Cobb (Michael), Oxford, Ala. and Kristin Cosson, Defuniak Springs, Fla.; father-in-law, Harry Chancy, Geneva, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Beverly Powell (Roy), Samson, Ala. and Carol Smith (Tim), Graceville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Newport News, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 45 Main St. Newport News, VA 23601, ATTN: Wreaths Across America. Special thanks to Virginia Oncology, Dr. Chang, Dr. Mattern, Leslie, Mary and Leslie and Peninsula Radiology, Dr. Newsome, Dr. Bartol, Dr. Baylous, Tammy and Diane. Thank you also to Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care you gave to our family.

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Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 8, 2012.

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Bonnie Hodge

April 2, 2019

It seems like yesterday that I first met Keith as he and Blaine were in flight school together. Vickie, when he brought you to the formal, I knew you HAD to be someone special as I'd never seen Keith with a date at any function before! I was right! You ARE special and were the perfect person for Keith. Jonothan, I was delighted to meet you - and, you and Trey were good buddies when we were all at Campbell together. Nicholas, I'll never forget Vickie showing me the "plus" sign on a pregnancy test when we knew you were coming. What a fabulous family. Your strength and love through a hard diagnosis and illness was a testament to your love for one another and for Keith.
Keith left a fabulous legacy of love, kindness, friendship and goodness that will never be forgotten. Thinking of you all!
Love, Bonnie

Leslie Herron

April 14, 2012

Vicky, Jonothan, and Nicholas, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as we remember what a great man Keith was.
All our love,
The Herrons(London, UK)

Katie Dixon (Oliver)

April 14, 2012

Vicky,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your sons will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Delone Watson

April 13, 2012

Vicky , so sorry to hear about Keith passing , Our thoughts and prayers are with you .I know you are a strong person .just trust in god and he will give you strength and see you through this ..May god bless .
Delone and Sarah Watson

Andrew Moffat

April 13, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all and your family. Keith was a great person and a great influence growing up on Ft Dix.

Bonnie Hodge

April 12, 2012

Vicky, Jonothan, and Nick -
Our hearts are heavy because of Keith's passing;we had a lot of good times/years together. Please know that our prayers are with you - and we pray for strength for each of you daily. We love you and hurt with you.
Blaine and Bonnie

Andrea Weeks

April 12, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone to cancer is one of the worst things to witness, especially when they are so young. Praying for all of Keith's family. May God be with you in this difficult time.

April 11, 2012

Vicky, so sad to hear of Keith's passing, he was a true family man. My thoughts and prayers to you and the boys.

Amy Oliver

Elizabeth Wester

April 11, 2012

To the Greene family, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget all our fun times on Ft. Dix.

Jeff Whitten

April 11, 2012

To Keith's family and friends,

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

I haven't kept in touch with Keith since our days as teens on the Granite City Army Depot back in the late 1970s, now some 30 years ago, but I was greatly saddened when I heard the news of his passing.
After all, some people you just don't forget, even if you grow up all over the world as so many of us have. In Keith's case, it was due to his character. You just knew he was one of the good guys in this world.
That stands out for me still, even after all these years.

RIP Keith.

SANDRA CHENAULT

April 11, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan and Nick,
Zulma told me yesterday and I'm so shocked. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Chenault (formerly Wester)

April 11, 2012

Keith was such a quality person and we were so incredibly fortunate to be able to share a small part of his life. John and Terie Karaus
(Mt. Sterling KY)

CW5 Bobby McQuaid

April 11, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the Greene Family. I pray you find peace and comfort at this tough time in the great memories and love shared with a wonderful man.

April 10, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan & Nicholas,

Delores and I are surprised and very saddened by the death of Keith. Being retired from the army myself, I love talking with the many fine military persons that come to and ship out from our street. Delores and I have lived here for 19 years and we consider you to be a fine permanent party along with some of our other neighbors. Keith's natural smile will be missed when our neighbors huddle at your end of the street to estimate the pending hurricanes, northeasters, and rain that overflows our lake which floods our homes...may loving memories lighten
the darkness of your days and may knowing that you're in the thoughts of others help you at this time

Blessings,

William and Delores Sykes
LTC (Ret)

Zulma Weeks

April 10, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan and Nicholas, My heart is so broken for all of you. You were always such great friends and neighbors to us at Ft Dix! God be with all of you during this difficult time. Zulma Weeks and kids

Mike and Lois Brown

April 10, 2012

We will all miss Keith out on the road, in the office, and out on the course. We loved talking football, having a beer, and telling war stories. He is an inspiration to everyone he touched.

T Tanglao

April 10, 2012

To the Greene Family,

Looking at his picture as I type this brings joy and sadness to my heart. Keith was a patriot, colleague, and friend. It was truly an honor to have served/worked with Keith. What a great man!

Winston, Zoila, & Family Moss

April 10, 2012

Very sorry to hear of your lost.
Know that you are all in our prayers. If there is anything we can do to help, please, please, let us know. If and when the time comes please share your stories of your brother-in-law and brother. I'm sure that there are lots of great moments that define who he was as brother.
God be with you always.

Moss Family

Kris Bevins

April 10, 2012

Vicky, John and Nick-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keith was truly a great man.

Trey Hodge

April 10, 2012

Keith remains a great inspiration to my family and will always hold a special place in our hearts. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

Michelle Jackson

April 10, 2012

LTC Greene was among the nicest and most pleasant people I had the pleasure and honor of working with at the Joint Warfighting Center. The constant smile on his face and in his voice always brightened my day. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing. I pray for his family, that God will comfort them in their time of mourning.

Mark Gilmore

April 9, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan, and Nicholas,

Though I knew Keith for only eighteen months, he quickly became a good friend when I first met him in March of 2009 - I consider my self very fortunate for having known him. I pray that you find some peace and solace in knowing how much he was liked by so many. Both my wife and I extend you our most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

Mark and JoAnn

Avis Blow

April 9, 2012

To The Greene Family,

I met Mr. Greene through work and it was truly a pleasure to meet him and share stories about our children. I had the privilege to talk with him on several visits at the JWFC in Suffolk and he truly loved his family. he told me of his battle with Cancer and I wished him well. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you in this dark period of sadness. Just remember that GOD makes no mistakes and Mr. Greene is pleased to be home with the master of us all. Take care and be strong.

Sandra Huston

April 9, 2012

My heart felt condolences to another victim of the terrible Cancer. Keith was a pleasure to work with, always kind and positive, he will be truly missed by his team mates no doubt. I wish for the whole family to find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Robert Thomas

April 9, 2012

Dear Vicky and Family,
I was blessed to get to work with Keith for many years in the Deployable Training Team at Suffolk. He was a true professional in every respect, a team player with a cooperative attitude, and a co-worker all of us enjoyed being with at work and on the road. God bless you in the tough days ahead, and may you always remember the good times you shared together as a family. Keith will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate to know him.

Mike Hollaway

April 9, 2012

I pray that God will guide your family through the loss of Keith. Keith was a great friend at work. I met him several years ago. Being from Jacksonville AL, plus the fact that he and I were loyal fans of Alabama & Auburn football, we always had plenty of heart warming talks about the game in BAMA. Keith was a fine man and a patriot. We will all miss him dearly.

April 9, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan, and Nicholas,

It was truly a privilege to have known this fine man for nearly nine years. Keith was the first person I met when I came to work at the Joint Forces Command. I will always cherish the times we spent as teammates traveling around the world, enjoying dinners out, drinking beers and telling stories, and our regular golf outings. He was a true patriot who served his country and adored his family. The world has lost a very special person, he touched so many lives and will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Greene family. Dan and Chris Kruml

April 9, 2012

Vicky and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was an exceptional person and I was privileged to work with him. Gordon Johnson

April 9, 2012

To the Greene Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Julie Turner Barnwell,
SC

kathy henderson-peterson

April 9, 2012

Hello Vickie..A shared friend, Tamara G. (Ralph), has informed me of your loss...I am so sorry !! May God give you strength through this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.

April 9, 2012

Keith will be missed by all of his friends and co-workers. He was loyal, dedicated, and full of spirit. He loved his family and his Nation. God will take care of Keith in Heaven.

COL(R) and Mrs. Larry Harman, Chesapeake, Virginia

John Gniadek

April 9, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. He really was a wonderful person and I am lucky to have known him. God Bless my friend.

Robert Baldwin

April 9, 2012

To The Greene Fanily: I had the opportunity to work with Keith when he first began working for the AAR Team. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

April 9, 2012

To the Greene Family: We are very sorry for your loss. Praying your hearts will be eased with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived!

COL(R) and Mrs. Ed Wills

Sonja Nickerson

April 9, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss...Our prayers are with you. May GOD give you strength during this difficult time.

Shane and Susanna Bartee

April 9, 2012

Keith was unforgettable. Our hearts and prayers are with your entire family. We are so grateful to have known him.

Craig and Melissa Unrath

April 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you Vicky and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. We are truly blessed to have known Keith. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

April 9, 2012

Vicky, Jonathan, and Nick
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keith was a great guy who put family first. He will be missed!

The Smith Family
Kitty, Dan and Jake

Doug Sutton

April 9, 2012

Keith, thanks for being my friend - my prayers are with the Greene family in this time of need. God Bless you!

April 9, 2012

Vicky, John, Nick and family,

Not only did we lose a hero we lost a friend. Keith was truely one of the good guys and will be missed by all of us. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family for your great loss.

Mike and Yon Hui Woods

Karen Sullivan

April 8, 2012

Vicky, I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen

Martin Krievs

April 8, 2012

To the Greene Family.
Keith was a terrific young man whose family we have known since serving with his father back in the late 60's. When Keith was stationed at Ft. Lee I had the pleasure meeting up with him for a long lunch and getting an update on his family and career. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family for your great loss.

Marty and Maggie Krievs,

Mary and Gary Protzman

April 8, 2012

Dear Vicky, Jonothan, and Nick,

We are so very sorry to learn of Keith's passing. Our hearts simply break for your loss. Keith was the embodiment of a genuinely good person, filled with kindness, integrity, and humor, and he loved his family with a passion. His light will sadly be missed by all of us who called him friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks and months ahead. Please call on us for anything at all.

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