Obituary of Melvin C. Greene

Melvin Clarence Greene, 81, of Highway 194 North, Boone, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2016 at his home. Born May 26, 1935 in Watauga County, he was a son of Lee and Pearl Jones Greene. Melvin was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church. He operated 194 Produce Stand for l6 years after retiring from A&P Grocery Store in Boone as assistant manager. Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In his free time, Melvin enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Greene is survived by two sons, Alan Greene and wife, Sandy, and Barry Greene and wife, Beverly, all of Boone; grandsons, Chris Greene of Boone and Lee Greene and wife, Kaitlyn, of Bakersville; brother, Dallas Greene and wife, Mary, of Clarkston, Idaho; his companion, Jackie Hawkins of Boone; and one niece and four nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Foster Greene, grandson, Cody Lynn Greene; and brother, George Lee Greene. Funeral services for Melvin Greene will be conducted Wednesday, October 19th, at 2 PM at Meat Camp Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Mike Townsend. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 PM, prior to services, at the church. Military graveside services, provided by the American Legion Post 130, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 90, and the U.S. Army, will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meat Camp Baptist Church Building Fund, % Barry Greene, 527 Jack Hayes Rd., Boone. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Greene family.