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Bud Greene Obituary
His life journey began on Jan. 15, 1937, in Jackson County.
He soon enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force. Ben worked for Firestone Mills and eventually for himself as a skilled carpenter.
His work found him many friends along the way, of which he served loyally through his dedication to complete every job with perfection. He worked the last 25 years as the maintenance and grounds keeper for Loray Baptist Church. His loyalty there will be remembered affectionately by the many people he served.
Ben is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joy Dellinger Greene, his children Darrell Greene, Don Greene and wife Angela, Wanda Scism, David Bowen and 3 grandchildren, Justin and Jessica Greene, and Adam Cotter; sisters, Lorena Carrigan, Meta Oakes, Lessie Bruner, Bonnie Buchanan and Shirley Skinner; and his loving mother in law, Viola Dellinger.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lloyd and Earl Green, sisters, Beatrice Bradley, and Gladys Carroll.
There will be a memorial service 3 p.m. Thursday at Loray Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends immediately following the service.
The family would like to ask that in lieu of flowers, your donations be made to Loray Baptist Church, 1128 W. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, 28052.
A private ceremony will be held at Gaston Memorial Park.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home is serving the family.
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May 21, 2011
Don....I'm so sorry about your dad. I wish there was something I could do for you. I know your heart is heavy now. Please know that he is STILL with you and he will never leave you. You are a PART of him...and he will go on through you. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your family sweetie. Hang in there Don. You have so many people who love and care about you. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Lin Haas
Tammy Darnell
May 20, 2011
Joy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Rhyne
May 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mildred Monteith
May 19, 2011
my prayers are with you Don and family ...Gods Blessings to each...I know he will be deeply missed.....love ya all Mildred
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Teresa Mangrum
May 19, 2011
Don so sorry to hear about ur dad....u and your family will be n my thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Leila Egan
May 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and love you very much.
Scott & Dawn Scovill
May 19, 2011
Much, much love to you and your family, Don. xo xo
May 18, 2011
God be with you all in your time of loss, my heart goes out to you Don and all your family. Remember many prayers and thoughts are with you all. God bless. Love Jeannie Lamb
lee styers
May 18, 2011
Don & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of you dad, he was a special man, My sister-law and I loved to have him come by the kitchen at Loray on Wednesdays when we cooked the meal. He will be greatly missed. love to you all, your in my thoughts an prayers
Sherry Carson
May 18, 2011
Joy & Family: Ben was a "quiet giant". He loved his family and especially you, Joy! May God give you strength to carry on until you meet again one day. You're in my prayers.
Bible Seachers Class WFBaptist
May 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice Nencetti
May 18, 2011
Don--
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God give you and your family peace and comfort in the days to come. I will keep you in my prayers.
May 18, 2011
Pop,, you have been such an inspiration to me in so many ways. I know I can carry on with your memory as a guiding post.. Your loving son,,,, Don
Sheila Doster
May 18, 2011
I invision "uncle Bud", Henry & Earl having a fantastic reunion, along with all their other relatives & Jesus! Heaven has just gained another hero! He will be missed! Sheila
Mike&Omie Armstrong
May 18, 2011
May God be with you.
Kelly & Debbie Bell Holcombe
May 18, 2011
Joy, Wanda, Don, Darrell & Family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Jean Brannon
May 18, 2011
May God continue to bless you with the strength and courage you have already shown through this difficult journey. His is the love that will give you peace and comfort in the long and lonely days ahead. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Sandy Hunnicutt
May 18, 2011
My condolences to the family. Ben was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
May 18, 2011
Wanda,Don, and Darrell; May God comfort you all during this time. I share your sorrow, as I have lost my parents. Lynn Hamilton Welch
Kate Stone
May 18, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all the family. I pray God will wrap his arms around you and give you comfort. I grew up the house down from Ben. God Bless.
Tony Tate
May 18, 2011
Don, Sorry to hear about your loss. Bud was an outstanding man. I know he will be missed. May God's grace and peace be with you and your family.
Tony Reid
May 18, 2011
Don, I pray that God gives you and your family comfort during this time of bereavement. God bless you and keep you.
Lore Spivey
May 18, 2011
May God give you comfort and peace. He will be dearly missed.
Kip Cloninger
May 18, 2011
Dear Don,Angie, Wanda and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God Bless and comfort each one of you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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