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William Greenleaf Obituary
WILLIAM EDWARD (EDDIE) GREENLEAF 73 of Charleston, WV left his earthly home on January 19, 2024 for a new home where all illnesses are cured.
Eddie was born on January 27,1950 in Charleston to the late Lenn Edward and Anna Louise Ellison Greenleaf.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents. Grandfather Euarth Greenleaf and sister Patty Greenleaf Taylor. He is survived by sisters Anne (Terry) Stone, Phyliss Jeanie (Mike) Thaxton, Susan E. (Rick) Sykes; 3 nieces, and 6 nephews. He is also survived by his girlfriend Jolinda Edens and his former wife Bonnie Boston.
Although Eddie was blind since birth, he did not let that get in his way, he attended the West Virginia School for The Blind and was retired from Verizon as a long line technician after 38 years. Eddie was a very active member and officer in the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 519, He got great joy out of participating in the poker runs to provide toys for kids at Christmas and the Easter Parties they held. Even though Eddie had a loving family he considered everyone at the Eagles his close family also, Fly High Eagle Eddie for you will be missed.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends from 10 a.m., till the time service starts with Rev. Terry L. Stone officiating. Service will be at Elk Funeral & Cremation Service 2001 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston, WV and Interment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation towards the toy drive in Eddies memory to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 519, 4004 Virginia Street W. Charleston, WV 25302.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is Honored to be assisting Eddie's family.
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Sue Sykes
December 3, 2025
Miss you so much brother, hard to believe it's been almost 2 years:(
You've visited me in my dreams, I miss talking to you on the phone, I wish u could've met my beautiful grandchildren. Love, "baby sister "
Alan& Darlena Skinner
January 18, 2025
I really miss Eddie I look at his house everyday and it´s hard not seeing or talking to him and I will always cherish the memories with him and our family We love and miss you Eddie you wasn´t just a friend you were part of our family
Terry Stone
January 31, 2024
What can I say you have been like a brother to me. When I met your sister in 1964, I met you. With have taken long rides together, grown into manhood, and shared many great and sad times together. Your willingness to step out from your being blind and take on the world should be a guide for all who are blind. You will be missed and one day we hope to meet again as family. My love, Anne, grives for you as I do. Love and Peace.
Peggy Terry
January 26, 2024
Eddie was a great person to work with. He made me and many others smile everyday. He will be missed.
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James Olive
January 24, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Alan & Darlena Skinner
January 24, 2024
We have known Eddie for 25 years not only as his next door neighbor but he was family to us .We will truly miss him. My husband and I always watched over Eddie and his house he would always call and let us know when he was going out of town.Eddie was a amazing man and he will truly be missed.I will miss seeing him outside waiting on his ride and talking to him nothing will be the same without sweet Eddie next door. We love you Eddie and we will definitely miss our you our family because that´s what you were to us . Spread your wings and fly high!! We are going to miss our talks with you especially in the summer!!! Love you Eddie !!!
Ann & Bruce Burns
January 24, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sandi Newsom
January 24, 2024
He will be sorely missed!
Debbie Nieto ( Sykes )
January 24, 2024
Eddie is Dancing on streets of Gold and made it for His Heavenly Birthday Celebration, that is awaiting him.
To all who Love Eddie- May Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God Our Father, who Loves us and by His Grace gave us Eternal Comfort, and a Wonderful Hope, Comfort and Strengthen each of you!
Donna ( Sykes ) Busby
January 24, 2024
May Our Father give you all comfort in knowing that Eddie can see Him and for the first time and see his family members that awaited him!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
With Love and Peace,
Donna Sykes Busby
Ricky Sykes
January 24, 2024
Eddie, when I married your Sister Sue it was the happiest day of my life till my children were born. You became another Brother for me to share my life with and helped mold me to who I am. You knew Charleston better than any GPS better than anyone with 20/20 vision. I am going to miss you my Brother. God was the only one who knew what day you would leave us and go to your beautiful home in Heaven. Good-bye until we meet again.
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