Gerald Greene

“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7

Gerald G. Greene, 79, of Ash Branch Rd., Vilas NC. completed his journey here on earth and stepped, from the comforts of his earthly home, peacefully into the everlasting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday. January 14, 2026.

Gerald was born on September 10, 1946, in Boone, NC, to his late parents, Rev. Vaughn Greene and Opal Eggers Greene. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Karin, his daughter, Sabina Norris and his brother, Edwin Greene.

Gerald, the youngest of four brothers, had the joyful privilege of growing up on a modest mountain farm in the beautiful Beaver Dam community of Watauga County, NC. From raising crops of many sorts, to raising cattle, chickens, horses and mules, he learned at an early age to love and enjoy being outdoors! Often, for pleasure and enjoyment, he would train horses for riding and for working, for folks, not only in his community, but all over the surrounding area. Besides all this, one of his most cherished lifelong enjoyments was hunting and training sporting dogs, which he gladly passed down to his children, grandchildren, and nephews alike!

His spiritual life, which he cherished and valued above everything else, was shaped by the privilege of growing up in a pastor’s home. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as a teenager and allowed the Lord to mold and guide his life, from that moment until he crossed his finish line! For all who knew or ever met him, they quickly became aware of and realized his unique love for people and his special desire to help them any way he could, regardless of their age, stage or status in life. This enormous quality, which was always manifested in his daily life, stemmed from his love and admiration for the Holy Bible, especially the book of Proverbs. He strongly believed and taught the importance of a life built on Scriptural character, not personal reputation! Gerald served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, throughout his adult life.

Upon graduation from high school, Gerald immediately stepped into the vocation of land surveying, but before very long, he would set that aside to answer the call to serve his country. At a time when many were being drafted into the military, he voluntarily stepped in to take the place of one of his brothers, who had received a letter of draft, but was almost to the date set for his wedding. Gerald, then, after completing basic training, was sent to serve in Germany during the time of the Vietnam War. After two years of service in the US Army, he received an honorable discharge with the rank of E5 and returned home. While stationed in Germany, he met a young lady named Karin Siegle, who would eventually come to the United States and become his wife, and for sure, she was the love of his life! Together, they purchased a little mountain farm from a relative, where they would raise a small family made up of themselves and two children, Michael and Sabina. They both have resided there throughout the course of their lives. Gerald also, upon his discharge from military service, continued his occupation of land surveying for several years before eventually switching over to the field of construction as a carpenter. Upon retirement from carpentry, he worked for the Watauga County Dept. of Sanitation for a short period of

time, then completely retired to sufficiently provide end-of-life care for the lady that was most dear and precious to him, his dear wife, Karin. Gerald was a kind, generous, humble, honest, just, loyal and caring man who maintained an impeccable love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, his church, his friends and his community, and he will never be forgotten, never be replaced, but for sure, he will be sorely missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him!

Gerald is survived by one son, Michael Greene and wife Cheryl of Vilas, seven grandchildren: Ethan Greene and wife Cathryn, of Newland, NC., Andrew Greene and wife Ester of Alexandria, Va., Jeremiah Greene of Vilas, Isaiah Greene of Vilas, Joshua Greene of Vilas, Garrett Adams of Vilas, and Chelsea Adams of Lenoir, NC; three great grandchildren: Beckham Greene, Benjamin Greene, and Lucas Greene (due in February!).

Services for Gerald will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 2695 Beaver Dam Rd., Vilas, NC. at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 prior to the service. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Brown, Rev. Michael Greene, Rev. Ethan Greene, Rev. Isaiah Greene, and Rev. Joshua Greene. The pallbearers will be Keith Greene, Byron Greene, Wendell Greene, Andrew Greene, Jeremiah Greene, Greg Reese, Terry Scott, and David Scott.

There will also be a time of visitation for the receiving of friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN., from 5:00-7:00 pm.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank you” to kind and caring physicians and nursing staff of the Watauga Medical Center, as well as the staff of MediHome Health & Hospice. The care provided to Gerald by all was wonderful, professional, and second to none!

The family respectfully requests that no food be brought to the home, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

MediHome Health & Hospice of Boone

400 Shadowline Dr., Suite 102,

Boone, NC. 28607