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Philip Greer Obituary
December 30, 1948- March 9, 2012
Raleigh
Philip Edmund Greer, 63, of Raleigh died on Friday, March 9, 2012. He was born in Morganton, N.C. to Ed and Aurelia Greer on December 30, 1948. Phil was a 1967 graduate of Needham Broughton High School and a 1971 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was an avid Carolina fan who took great pleasure in showing his Tarheel loyalty, especially while undergoing treatment at Duke University Medical Center. Phil enjoyed a 32-year career at the N.C. State Employees' Credit Union where he served as Sr. VP of Loan Administration. Preceded in death by his father, Ed Greer, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shelly Flammia Greer; daughters, Aynsley Greer Armstrong (Cade) of Montgomery, Al and Mary Chandler Greer Batchelor (Scott) of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren Mary Weldon, Greer, Martha, and Harris Armstrong and Louisa Batchelor; mother, Aurelia Greer; sisters, Pam Worth (Dave) and Frances Worsham (Mike). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A service celebrating Phil's life will be held at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Rd in Raleigh on Monday, March 12, 2012 at noon. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers and to honor Phil's memory, please consider a donation to Hospice of Wake Co, 200 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607, Hayes Barton UMC, or The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the loving and compassionate care provided by the healthcare professionals in the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center and Hospice of Wake County.
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Deborah Sparrow
March 23, 2012
I knew Phil through the CUNA Lending Council. He was an old school credit union guy and a leader among lenders. I extend my deepest sympathies to all.
Deborah Sparrow
Maine State Credit Union
March 12, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Phil thru SECU. Dedicated....to God, family and SECU. May your hearts be comforted with beautiful memories. "God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it." Susan Adcox, Fayetteville Branch
Don & Elaine Buckey
March 12, 2012
You've left us all with the legacy of how to fight the good fight. How and when it ends is beyond our control, but what an example you have set for the rest of us. Our hearts and prayers are with the family and those closest to Phil. As for Phil, we know he's in good hands - and that there are many wonderful memories to cherish.
Ray Starling
March 11, 2012
Shelly,
As one of many friends who have shared a part of life's journey with you, I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this moment of your great loss.
Monica Bradley
March 11, 2012
Dear Shelly, God's endless measure of peace be with your family, rejoicing in the memories that are close to your heart. With love from your SECU family and all the lives touched here by Phil. Monica Bradley - SECU Family
June Bowers
March 11, 2012
Dear Shelly,
I knew Phil through Pamela.. So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and her brother. I spent many happy times in their home. Please give Pam my love. June Bowers
Marge & Mike Russo
March 11, 2012
May your memories and love get you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thaughts are with all of you during this time.
Marge & Mike Russo
March 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 11, 2012
Shelly and family,
I am so sorry to read of Phil's passing. I have kept up with your journey through friends and caringbridge. I see the beautiful smiling faces from junior high school and the times our paths have crossed since then. You both have been an inspiration to us all for many years.
You have been loved and admired by many for years and years. I have seen that you have the faith and spirit and support to help you at this time. We will all miss Phil our classmate of 1967. The number 41 years says a great deal about your love for each other. God Bless you and your family.
Vickie Gorrell
March 11, 2012
Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts for the days ahead. Phil was such a BIG part of SECU he will be missed. We all have another star in the sky to watch over us. DeAnn Simmons (Knightdale NC)
March 11, 2012
Dear Shelly,
I am so sorry to hear about Phil. I am keeping you in my thoughts.
Anne Page Watson
Jim Monroe
March 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about Phil.
Bill Pitchford
March 11, 2012
I am sorry to hear about Phil.
Louise Bame
March 11, 2012
I was so sadden to hear about Phil's passing and my heart aches for the Greer family. Please know that many of Phil's old friends, such as myself, are thinking of you and holding you close these days hoping that it will help you get through this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Jamy & Kathy Wheeler
March 11, 2012
To the Greer family
I know all of you are heart broken by the passing of Phil. He was a wonderful, caring, compassionate person. He touched so many lives. He made such a great impact on the people he worked with.He will be greatly missed by us all.
In Christian Love,
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