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Wayne Greenhaw Obituary

Wayne Greenhaw HALE CENTER - Funeral services for Wayne Greenhaw, 78, of Hale Center will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hale Center Church of Christ with Kermit Webb and Floyd Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Center Plains Cemetery at Cotton Center under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Hale Center. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Greenhaw died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Lubbock. He graduated from Cotton Center High School and received a bachelor' degree from Abilene Christian College. He married Betty Lou Waters on Sept. 22, 1956, in Hale Center. He was an elder in the Church of Christ, served on the Cotton Center School Board for 23 years, was president of the Cotton Center Lions Club, served as president of the Center Plains Cemetery Board and the Farm Bureau Board and was on the Hale County Appraisal District Board for five years. He was a farmer until retiring in 2000. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerald and Bobbye Greenhaw of Plainview and Greg and Angela Greenhaw of Sundown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Chris Cummings of Hale Center and Gail and Jonny Hutson of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to Camp Blue Haven, c/o David Webb, P.O. Box 92156, South Lake, TX 76092.

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Published by Plainview Daily Herald from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2010.

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Christie Ambrose

July 8, 2010

Aunt Betty & family, Uncle Wayne was an unbelievable man- I could listen to his jokes and stories for hours! He had such a wonderful personality and was very loving and giving. I truly enjoyed all our visits to Texas; Uncle Wayne made them even more special. I am greatful Joe and Emily were able to meet and spend time with him. The kids and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. He is an angel- the best one ever! Love, Christie, Joe & Emily

regenia boedeker

June 28, 2010

Dear Betty, we are so very sorry for your loss. We love you and your family and will miss his smiling face. Sincerely, Dr. Hinze and staff

June 27, 2010

Greenhaw Family: Dick and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Wayne was such a pillar of the community! He will be sorely missed by all. May God's blessings encompass you and comfort you during the days ahead. Dick and Jo Beth Shackelford (San Angelo, Texas)

Pastor& Mrs. Mark Weiss

June 25, 2010

We are praying for the family. May the Lord comfort you during the days ahead. God bless you!

Pam Burress

June 25, 2010

Dear Family,
I am very saddened of the death of your loved one Mr. Greenhaw. He was such a sweet precious man. He will be truely missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each and every one of you. Sincerely,
Pam Burress
Plainview Texas

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