Jesse Lee Greene, 73, of Carlsbad, N.M., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Landsun Homes in Carlsbad.
Born on July 15, 1938, in Malaga, N.M., to Verna and Clifford Greene. Jesse spent his childhood in Malaga and Loving and surrounding areas. Jesse enlisted in the Navy on July 20, 1955. He served aboard the USS Helena as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class. One of his missions was a one year trip around the world. He was also a member of the UDT's, Underwater Demolitions Team, where he participated in many rescues and recoveries of service members and civilians. After an Honorable Discharge from the Navy in 1960, Jesse returned to Carlsbad, where he began his career with PCA, Potash Company of America, where he worked for 33 years. At the time of his retirement in 1993 he was the loading dock supervisor. He enjoyed his retirement by playing golf, woodworking in his shop, watching Dallas Cowboys football and traveling to many destinations. One of his favorite locations was Laughlin, Nev., where he enjoyed casino gambling and the serenity of the Colorado River. Known for his great singing voice, Jesse loved karaoke and hosting and participating in "Jam sessions" whenever possible. Jesse joined the Carlsbad Elks Lodge # 1558 in 1960. He was a lifetime member who served on numerous committees and devoted many hours to the Elks Lodge. Jesse was chosen as "Elk of the Year" in 1992-1993.
Jesse Lee is survived by his wife, Peggy Greene of Carlsbad; siblings: RC and Linda Greene of Blanco, Colo., Wayne and Eiline Greene of Mora, N.M., Bill and Shirley Greene of Carlsbad, N.M., Norma DePew of Oklahoma, Dora and Chuck Laws of Malaga, N.M., Dorris Holdren of Idalou, Texas, Judy and Billy Jack Law of Lovington, N.M.; children: Don Greene of New Orleans, La., Donna Greene of Carlsbad, N.M., Marvin and Debbie Walker, Mervin and Tina Walker, Billy and Lynnette Walker, Juanita and Rick Bailey, and Phyllis Walker, all of Carlsbad, N.M., Roy and Karleena Beeson of Amarillo, Texas, Richard Beeson of Carlsbad, N.M., Tina and Neil O'Mahoney of San Antonio, Texas, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. Jesse Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Greene; father, Clifford Greene; brother, Joe Greene; sister, Mary Faye Greene and grandsons: Bobby Bailey and Ricky Bailey, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at the Carlsbad Elks Lodge Ballroom at 1558 Elk Drive, Carlsbad, N.M., where family and friends can share in their wonderful stories and memories of Jesse Lee Greene.
Carlsbad Veteran Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to BPO Elks Lodge # 1508, 1558 Elk, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
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Published by Carlsbad Current-Argus on Aug. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Greene

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Martha Mahon

August 15, 2011

Jesse was a special man, always laughing, joking, and making people feel welcomed. My condolences to his family and friends.

Linda Jones

August 15, 2011

We met Jessie Lee after Todd joined the Elks Lodge here in Carlsbad in 1993. He always had a smile on his face when he seen ya and always tried to make me laugh. I loved to hear his stories and hear him sing. He loved to talk about his Peggy and his kids. One night he asked me to letter his garage door at his home. And I said really? What you want on it? He said, "Jessie's Joint" I said are you sure? He says yep thats what I want, so thats what I wrote :) "Jessie's Joint" was a fun place to be with his pickin and grinin sessions! I and Todd have lots of good memories with Jessie and Peggy :) Jessie Lee was a good man I miss him dearly.

August 14, 2011

I've Jessie Lee for many years, went to some of his jam sessions, played music at the Elks and he was always there ready to sing, married to one of his cousins for many years, He was a good man and will be missed, my condolences to his family and especially to Peggy. David Nicholas

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