William Richard Greer's Obituary
PERRY-
William Richard Greer, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Bowman officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069 OR to the donor's favorite charity.
Born in Houston County to the late Leolin and Julia Hartley Greer, Mr. Greer grew up in Crawford County. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Army during World War II, then he returned home to work with his father on the family's peach and cotton farm. Mr. Greer met the love of his life, Mae Mitchell, and, after courting for several years, finally asked for her hand in marriage. They built a home on the farm, and in 1957, they left the farm and moved to Perry to raise their family. Mr. Greer worked for Lewis Truck and Tractor Company for 38 years. A talented craftsman, he was always building something. Through the years, he loved to help his wife and children get ready for Bible School each summer by building whatever they needed. He spent many hours doing something he enjoyed, pampering the roses in his rose gardens. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, his true love was his family, with which he treasured every moment. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Greer.
Left to cherish the memories are his loving wife of 64 years, Mae Mitchell Greer of Perry; his children, Ronnie Greer (Gladys) of Americus, Brenda Greer Evans (Chop) of Ft. Valley, and Tim Greer (Susie) of Perry; his grandchildren, Matthew Greer (Estelle), Nathan Greer (Emily), Alva Davis (Amy), Katie Davis Andrew (Neal), Mitch Greer (Shelly), Kyle Greer, and Michael White (Dianne); and eleven great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to share a special story or leave condolences for the family in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com.
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