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Bill Greenlee Obituary
He was born in Gaston County on May 9, 1940, to the late John Murray Greenlee and Lois Goble Greenlee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Lance "Johnny" Greenlee.
Bill retired from B.F. Goodrich, Chemical Company, Gastonia; and had formerly driven for Akers Motor Lines for 17 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and served with the National Guard. Survived by his daughter, Christine Greenlee Cormier and husband Howard, his son Mike Greenlee, and granddaughter, Laryn Harrison
Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service will be held 11 am, Friday, Oct. 21 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Brown officiating.
Interment will be at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the National Guard.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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October 22, 2016
Our deepest sympathy; Bill will be missed.
Akers Motor Lines Reunion
October 20, 2016
My deepest sympathy as you remember Bill. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the healing words of John 6:40
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