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Clarence Greer Obituary
March 9, 1931 - July 22, 2019
SOUTH BEND, IN - Clarence Edward Greer, 88, of South Walnut Street, South Bend, IN, passed away July 22, 2019 at his residence after an illness.
Clarence was born March 9, 1931 in South Bend, IN, to Nathaniel and Ora Lee (Fletcher) Greer both of whom preceded him in death along with his siblings, Benjamin Greer, Robert (Bobby) Greer, Jackie Greer, Grace Russell, and Gloria McKnight.
Clarence graduated in 1950 from Central High School where he received a basketball scholarship from Ventura College in California. He graduated in 1953 from Ventura College with an Associate of Arts degree. He worked for Studebaker Car Company of South Bend until its closing. He also worked as a meter reader for South Bend Water and then Nipsco Gas Company 30 years, from which he retired. His hobbies were fishing and playing his lottery numbers.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Kim S. Greer and Carolyn A. Greer; one son, Kevin S. Greer; three grandchildren, Rachard Phillips, Quentin (Tamia) Bridgeman, and Anthony Greer; three great-grandchildren, Quentin Bridgeman, Jr., Naomi Bridgeman, and Faith Bridgeman; three sisters, Lena McGee all of South Bend, IN, Patricia Greer of Indianapolis, IN, and Barbara Motton of Benton Harbor, MI; one brother, Sonny Greer of South Bend, IN, along with family and friends.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Alford's Mortuary with viewing from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at Alford's.
Arrangements entrusted with ALFORD'S MORTUARY.
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Jerome and Delores Jones
August 11, 2019
So sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend. We just recently heard of Clarences' home-going. Jerome and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family.
We are now living in Indy and didn't hear of his passing until recently.
Much love Jerome and Delores Jones
Reginald&Earnestine Howard
July 30, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
FRANCES HARRIS-JACKSON
July 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and best wishes go out to all the family and friends. My mother spoke highly and very fondly of Clarence, more like a brother, not just a first cousin.
Frances (Brummell) Harris Jackson
Janine Ramsey
July 29, 2019
Kim .. I am sorry for your loss. May your father rest peacefully in heaven. !
July 28, 2019
A really nice man! He worked with my mom at the NIPSCO many years ago and she counted him a good friend. My condolences to the family.
BOB CEBRAT
July 28, 2019
CLARENCE... MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU..
BOB, THE CLASS OF 1952 CENTRAL HIGH..
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