Obituary of Glenn W. Greer
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Mr. Glenn William Greer, age 92, of Boone, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. Born June 29, 1926 in Ashe County, he was a son of the late James Franklin and Lucy Louise Bledsoe Greer. Mr. Greer was a member of Greenway Baptist Church and was a US Army Veteran, having served during WWII. Glenn retired from Glenbridge Nursing home as the Environmental Director. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and Snow Lodge #363 AF & AM. Glenn enjoyed creating gardens at his home and built his family’s Cool Water Park.
He is survived by his children; Kay Hollars, Carol Michael, Chris Greer, and Sue Davis, all of Boone, a very loyal son in law, David Michael, seven grandchildren, Lisa Dancy, Kim Baird, David Hollars, Scott Baird, Mark Hollars, Kevin Hollars and Carrie Hagaman, nine great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Lorene Greer, four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services for Mr. Glenn William Greer will be conducted Thursday afternoon September 27, 2018 at 1 PM at Austin& Barnes Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and burial with Military Rites provided by American Legion Post 130 and DAV Chapter 90 will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from noon until 1 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Medi-Home Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the Greer family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Greer family.