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Tommy Greenfield Obituary

GREENFIELD, JR., Tommy Age 75 of Nashville died August 11, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Hardin T. Sr. and Addie Lou Byrd Greenfield; son, Michael Dwayne Greenfield. Survived by his wife, Peggy Hall Greenfield; sons, Rick (Jan) Greenfield, Daryle Greenfield, Jeffery (Annie) Guy, Tim (Emily) Guy and Eddie Guy; daughter, Julie Kay (William) Harrison; sister, Judith Ann (Jackie) Ballard. Funeral services will be 12 Noon Friday, August 14, 2009 at Word of Faith Christian Center, 2635 Nolensville Pike with Pastor James Humphreys and Chaplin Vivian Crutcher Officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends beginning at 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Ellis Funeral Home. Special thanks to the staff of Asera Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Asera Care Hospice or The American Cancer Society. ELLIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, (615)255-5412. ellisfuneralhomenashville.com

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 13, 2009.

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August 29, 2009

Peggy, Daryl and Family, This may be a little late but you have never been far from our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all.
Sam and Betsy

angie scott

August 22, 2009

so sorry for your loss, tommy was a great man, his caring and listnening ability made who someone who will be greatly misses in the community.he was a friend to all.

patricia nikulich,lpn

August 20, 2009

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Tom & Marty Barkley

August 19, 2009

Rick and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Billie J Loftis

August 14, 2009

To the Greenfield Family, I'm so saddened by your loss. I sure will miss his smile, hand shake, and that laugh. He will be missed by "ALL"! I'm just gald I got to know Mr. Tommy Greenfield. We the "BBB'S" enjoyed the fun times at Greenlands. He will be remembered by all.

Our Deepest Sympathy

Terry Lynn

August 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracey Michelle Adams

August 13, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Star DiMeglio

August 13, 2009

Daryle and your family,
You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort. May God be with you through the days ahead.
Best of wishes, your friend.
Star (Esther Maria DiMeglio)

Faye Shumate

August 13, 2009

We will be missing a wonderful man! I will never forget Tommy's precious smile and his friendship to all. He is in a wonderful place now and you will meet again someday! My heart and prayers go to you "Peggy" and your loved ones..Love, Faye Shumate

jimbo&susie sizer

August 13, 2009

Peggy,and the rest of the Greenfield family.our heats our with you ,Tommy will be missed by everybody that ever known him,and many who never did.

Gail Nolan

August 13, 2009

Daryle my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Wendy Forrest

August 13, 2009

Dear Peggy, Daryle, and the Whole Greenfield Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great man and a wonderful friend.I will miss the heck outta him.I will never forget that great smile or that laugh of his. Yuor Family is in my heart and prayers today and allways. Love, Wendy Forrest (Charlotte N.C.)

Joe Giles

August 13, 2009

We are so saddened for such a terrible loss to the entire Greenfield family. Tommy will truly be missed by all and remembered often.
He is truly at peace now.
Our deepest sympathy,
Joe and Dalton Giles And Marcy Robinson.

Jeremy Runions

August 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Peggy. Tommy will be greatly missed by so many in Nashville!

Love,
Jeremy Runions & Barbi Graves

Leslie Sulfridge

August 13, 2009

Peggy and family: I am sorry for your loss. Tommy was a wonderful human being and a great friend. I think of and remember him fondly. I remember going to Greenland's with Nannie (Sonja) and eating his world-famous steak and, well, me (biscuits). (Nobody could make them like he could!) Tommy, Biscuit misses you so much. But the Father holds you in His arms now; you're pain-free and finally HOME. I love you. Biscuit

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