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Garry Greer Obituary

Garry Murl Greer

Collierville, TN

Garry Murl Greer, age 61, passed away following a recent surgery for kidney cancer on February 23, 2016 in Collierville, TN. He was married to Patty Ann Whitworth Greer of Meridian, MS for 32 years. He also leaves two children, Jennifer Elizabeth Greer, 23 of Nashville, TN and Garry Tyler Greer, 29 of Collierville, TN; his mother, Charlene Limerick and step-father Oliver Limerick of Wahalah, MS; his brother Mark Greer and sister-in-law Robin of Meridian, MS; his half-brother, Robbie and sister-in-law Sheila Limerick of Livingston, AL and half-brother, Bobby Limerick of Wahalah, MS, niece, Kristi Smith, nephews, Jonathan Greer, Michael Greer, Logan Limerick, Eli Limerick; and many friends. Garry's father, Toxie Greer preceded him in death. Garry graduated high school from Kemper Academy in DeKalb, MS and graduated from University of West Alabama in medical technology. He was a faithful member of Germantown Baptist Church. For the past 24 years he was employed as an air traffic controller and after retiring worked as a consultant for Washington Consultant Group. In 1994 Garry and Patty moved from Meridian, MS to Collierville, TN, where they made their home presently. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25 from 5-7 pm and a funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, February 26 all at Memorial park Funeral Home and Cemetery on Poplar Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Foreign Missions at the Church of your choice.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Feb. 25, 2016.

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Jennifer & Haven Melton

February 25, 2016

Patty, Haven and I are truly saddened by this loss. We are praying for you and your family at this difficult time.

Dinah Holland

February 25, 2016

Patty,
Kevin and I are so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.

Dinah and Kevin Holland

Jack and Marcia Moore

February 25, 2016

Jack and I have very fond memories of time spent with Garry. He was a wonderful person that we always enjoyed. We are praying that God will wrap his arms around you and hold you tight during this time.

Kitty Rutledge

February 25, 2016

Patty, Dan & I are so sorry for your loss. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Ed &Donna Mottern

February 25, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you and family. God Bless

Kane Combs

February 25, 2016

I know, from our past discussions, GARRY has received his eternal home in heaven. Patty, prayers extended to you, Jennifer and Tyler, for Gods peace and protection

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