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Bobby Greene Obituary
A great man has joined God's heavenly family. Bobby Glenn Greene, 79, of 942 Airport Road, Rockingham, N.C., died Monday, March 3, 2014, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1934, in Richmond County, son of Morris Greene and Effie Chappell Greene.
Bobby was a man that loved his family and held his friends dear to heart. He had a great love for God's outdoor gifts and was happiest when he was surrounded by his family, tending his garden and piddling with his farm and yard equipment. He was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy, Flowers Street, Rockingham, and worked as an electrician for 35 years at TNS Mills.
Greene is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bobby G. Greene Jr.; and a brother, Leo Greene.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myra Jacobs Greene of the home; daughters, Myra Joy Beaver and husband David, Ginger Burgess and Fiancé Buddy Benton, Effie Baldwin and husband Billy and Cathy Covington and husband Bill; eight grandchildren, Josh and Jeremy Robinson, Michelle, Summer and Michael Glenn Burgess and Brandon, Chad and Hope Baldwin; nine great-grandchildren, Caleb, Savanna, Jeremy David (JD), Joey and Jacob Robinson, Cierra, Austin Lee and Tucker Cowick and Trinity; brothers, Thurman Greene, David Chappell, Gerald Greene and Billy Greene; and sisters, Letha O'Neal, Coleen Floyd and Betty Gene Greene.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Church of God of Prophecy, Flower Street, Rockingham.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Steve Gilmer officiating. Burial will follow at Greene Cemetery, Ellerbe.
For those that wish, memorials may be made in Bobby's memory to Gideons International, RC South 32116, P.O. Box 931, Hamlet, NC 28345 ; as he loved his Bible and loved sharing God's word with others.
Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Greene family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
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Marie Ratliff
March 8, 2014
Myra, My prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you for always being there
Deborah Clewis
March 7, 2014
Papa Greene I'm gona miss you and talking to you on the phone I'll watch over Mother Greene I love you ...Debbie Clewis
Cindy B Nichols
March 6, 2014
God has welcomed another son home.....He will take care of all of you through this difficult time.
Kimberly Britt
March 6, 2014
Thoughts and prayers
Linda Taylor
March 6, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear father, Effie. My prayers are with you and your family during this time and prat that God's love and grace will continue to give you peace in your time of grief. Linda
John & Merle Grant
March 5, 2014
Praying for you and we know you will be lonely but we know that you know who to put your trust in, God just called another Angel home.
In Sympathy John & Merle Grant
March 5, 2014
bobby u have earn ur wings now may you rip .james ivey n judi durden
Lynn
March 5, 2014
Uncle Bobby is in Heaven resting in perfect peace with our heavenly father. This is not forever. He waits in Heaven and will greet you with that sweet smile and twinkly eyes, when you meet him there at the gates of heaven!! I love everyone of you with all my heart. Let God's peace be your comfort.
Richard & martha parker
March 5, 2014
Praying for you and your family ,we love you,
March 5, 2014
It was only a couple of weeks ago when the three of us stood in the grocery isle at Wal-Mart talking. I was so shocked to hear of the news. Just know that I love you and my prayers are with you and the family. I know that God is with you every step of the way.
Love you, Sharon
Lynn Eubanks-Mckinley
March 5, 2014
To my aunt Ruth & my 3 cousins Joy, Gigi & Effie. Words cannot begin to express my sadness. I pray God's peace & comfort surround you all. Please remember that you are never alone, God's love will see you through. This is only temporary, True love never dies. I love you all.
March 5, 2014
Uncle Bobby was such a sweetheart and will be missed, but we will see him again! I love you Aunt Myra, Joy, Ginger and my precious Effie.
Lori Anne
Becky Greene
March 5, 2014
Aunt Rudy,I am so sorry to hear about uncle Bobby's passing.Heaven received a real treasure this week.The angels are having a BIG party.luv u all,Becky
Denise McKenzie
March 5, 2014
so sorry for your loss ms.myra,,,I love you dearly,,
March 4, 2014
"Myra and family, my prayers are with you at this time of your loss. God bless you and your family."
Gail Childers
Louise Hatcher
March 4, 2014
Myra and Family, So sorry for your loss. Bobby was a special man. We always enjoyed your visits. I know this is a great loss but God will see you through. Love and Prayers, Louise Williamson Hatcher
March 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cindy McKenzie Harrell
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