Obituary of Johnny F. Greene
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Mr. John Finley �Johnny� Greene, age 46, of Diamond Ranch Road, Boone, died Monday morning, January 12, 2009 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Avery County, he was the son of Jim and Louise Ward Greene. Johnny was a painting contractor and an avid deer hunter. He was a member of the First Independent Baptist Church in Blowing Rock.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly L. Greene, two wonderful children; John Monty Greene and Savanna Paige Greene, one sister; Robin Rickards and husband Mike, and two nieces, Cora Sage Roebuck and Finley Jade Rickards, all of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and by a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother; James Leemont �Monty� Greene, his maternal grandparents; Amos Lee and Dessie Ward and his paternal grandparents; Harlen James Greene Sr. and Cora Lee Greene.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Greene will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o�clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Gary Shew. The body will lie in state at the chapel from 12 noon until 1 o�clock. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the John Monty Greene and Savanna Paige Greene Education Fund, in care of Jim & Louise Greene, 711 Possum Hollow Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 o�clock until 8 o�clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. At other times friends may call at the home of Jim & Louise Greene.
Online condolences may be sent to the Greene family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.