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Rev. Max Abernethy Greene

Max Greene Obituary

Rev. Max Abernethy Greene, 82, died quietly, March 11, 2006, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1923, in Hickory, North Carolina, to the late J. D. and Inez Abernethy Greene. Rev. Greene had three brothers and one sister, the late Joe R. Greene, Donald E. Greene of Hickory, N.C., Thomas C. Greene of Miami, Florida and Miriam G. Lawrence of Hickory, N.C. He graduated from Hickory High School and received a BA degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College. Rev. Greene served in the U.S. Marine Corps, during WW II and was stationed in the Pacific. Upon his discharge from the military, Rev. Greene entered the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and received the Masters of Divinity from the School of Theology. While in seminary, Max's prayers were answered when he met Flora Clark, a nursing student, and on September 30, 1950, they were united in marriage. Rev. Greene was ordained to Gospel Ministry by First Baptist Church of Hickory, N.C. on June 6, 1951. In over thirty-five years as a pastor, Rev. Greene served the Mine Road, Good Hope and Hebron Baptist Churches in Spotsylvania County, Va; Hanover Baptist Church in King George, Va; Ruckersville Baptist Church in Ruckersville, Va.; and finally retired from Bybee's Road Baptist Church in Troy, Va. in 1989, where he served as Pastor Emeritus in 1998. Rev. Greene had a true pastor's heart. He was well-known and respected for the way he reached out to his congregations, as well as to neighbors and friends. His love of God and dedication to a life devoted to following Jesus Christ was an inspiration to everyone he met. He is survived by his devoted wife, Flora; and was extremely proud of their loving family including sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Sandra Greene and John Thomas and Anne Greene; daughters and sons-in-law, Sara Jo and Darryl Keys, Martha and Clifford Purvis, and Melissa and Albert Keatts; grandchildren, Erin, David, James and John Greene, Rachel and her husband, Nathan Hamlin, Claire Keys, Matthew and Andrew Purvis, Lynn, Stephanie and Brian Keatts; and great-grandchild, Jaden Carter. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Bybee's Road Baptist Church with the Reverends Rick Clore, Lowell Vaught and Tom Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until--- on Monday, March 13, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be given to: Alzheimer's Association, 1807 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va. 22901; Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, P.O. Box 6808, Charlottesville, Va. 22906; Bybee's Road Baptist Church, 4989 Bybee Road, Troy, Va. 22974; or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Max Greene

19 Entries

Mark & Brenda Holmes

March 18, 2006

Dear Martha and family,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Take care and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alan Thompson

March 17, 2006

AS a kid,I spent much time in the Greene household,so I got to know Max,Donald,Tommy and Miriam, as well as their parents.Max was always a friendly,outgoing,and hard working physical fitness "bug".

Cyndi Kirby

March 16, 2006

To Mrs. Green and Family,

We will miss seeing his BRIGHT SMILE but will forever have him in our Hearts.. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family in your time of sorrow.. Just knowing now that he is now a True ANGEL, we will forever be looked after.

Cathy Stump Peltier

March 14, 2006

I have fond memories of The Rev. Max Greene and Flora Greene and their family. I was a member of Ruckersville Baptist Church when Rev. Greene came as our pastor. His son, Danny, and I are the same age and we both attended William Monroe High School. I enjoyed being with the Greene family at church and their home. They were a loving family. Rev. Greene performed the wedding ceremony for my husband and myself. He insisted on an informal counseling session beforehand and had some words of wisdom for us that we never have forgotten. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Constance Parsons

March 14, 2006

Uncle Max was remarkable man. An inspiration to anyone who ever met him.

Rick and I both wish to extend our condolences to his family.

Frankie Stump Garland

March 14, 2006

How fortunate and how blessed I am to have known the Greene family. Rev. Greene became my pastor at Ruckersville Baptist Church when I was just beginning high school. He and his wife were devoted to the teenagers of our church and opened their home and their hearts to us. In the summers they took us to the lake and to play putt-putt golf. In the winters they took us roller-skating and sledding in the snow. William Monroe High School had just begun a football program and Rev. Greene was a great supporter and dedicated fan. It was inspiring to me, as a cheerleader, to see my pastor at the games, either praying with the team or speaking words of encouragement from the sidelines. Rev. Greene extended his love to everyone he met in the community and his life clearly demonstrated his great love for Jesus. Rev. Greene was a faithful servant. For all the many years of exceptional service, I am very grateful. The world is a better place because of Rev. Max Greene.

Vicky Breeden Shifflett

March 14, 2006

Martha and family I am sorry to hear of your loss.You all are in my prayers.

Tina Breeden

March 14, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. I so remember going to his house in Ruckersville, and doing " The hokey Pokey". Loved this man, he just made you feel very special, almost like you were the only one. Later after I grew up, He married my husband and myself in Ruckersville at my grandparents front yard. {Elizabeth and Winfred Wyant} My grandfather passed away with alzheimers 2 years ago. Its very hurtful to us here on earth, but just the KNOWING that both men are with the Lord , the peace just comes over you. Love and Prayers during this very difficult time.

Tina and Tony Breeden

Lorie Birckhead Dunn

March 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Greene family at this time of grief. I will always remember Reverend Greene as the first pastor that I ever had as a child and then later in my teen years, on the sidelines of EVERY Fluvanna County High School football game. He was an inspiration to many and he will be sorely missed.

Mark,Robin & Ryan Douglas

March 14, 2006

We will miss seeing Mr. Greene trucking around the ground with his weights in hand getting his daily exercise. Our thoughts are with all of you, Your neighbors.

Juanita & Larry Adams

March 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.

Rev. & Mrs. Lee Roy Davis

March 13, 2006

Mrs. Greene and all your family, we send you all our heart felt sympathy during this time of Max's homegoing. We have often thought of the many good times we shared with you all in Ruckerville.

Rob, Judy, Logan, and Stephen Schillinger

March 13, 2006

Uncle Max loved the Lord with his life, serving Him along side his wife. Striving to live each day in a pleasing way. Walking under the Son's ray. You will be missed here, but someday we will be there.

Sharon Marshall

March 13, 2006

I remember fondly our Sunday mornings at the Nursing Home for services with the residents. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy & Herman Johnson

March 13, 2006

Heaven has been blessed with another angel. Memories of Reverend Greene will remain with us forever.

Lisa and Dwayne Jones

March 13, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Greene, Melissa Keatts and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Joy Dickens

March 13, 2006

We (the Goshen Association)rejoice in the homegoing of Max but share your loss. He was a good soldier of the Cross. May the Lord bring comfort to you and yours in the days ahead. Until we all rejoice together.

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