Douglas Greene

Douglas Greene obituary, Forest City, NC

Douglas Greene

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Harrelson Funeral Chapel

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13

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Harrelson Funeral Chapel

1251 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Douglas Greene Obituary

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Douglas Marshall Greene, age 73, of Bostic passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Oak Grove Healthcare.

Douglas was born Friday, June 20, 1952, in Rutherford County to the late Marshall Greene and Betty Francis Greene. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1970. Marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Douglas worked in the textile industry “Burlington Industries,” following the footsteps of his dad, Marshall, who also worked there. Later he became a water treatment operator for the City of Shelby. He was a member of Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church. Douglas was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was also a big NASCAR and NHRA Drag racing fan. But most of all he loved anything Mopar and the Tarheels. He was a great person and will be missed by all that knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty years, Lisa Spratt Greene, and his infant grandson Sean Douglas Greene.

Those left to cherish his memory includes a son, Douglas Shane Greene (Rosibel) of Colorado; a stepdaughter, Holly Horton; two brothers, Tony Greene (Kathy) of Lenior, NC, Roger Greene (Karen) of Hickory, NC; a sister, Marsha Wall (Mike) of Rutherfordton; two grandchildren, Isabel Greene, and Sean Gabriel Greene; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 13th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Terry White officiating. Interment will follow at Floyd’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Harrelson Funeral Chapel

1251 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Mar

13

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Harrelson Funeral Chapel

1251 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Book nearby hotels