Obituary of Troy Dean Greer
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Troy Dean Greer, age 69, of Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017 at his home. Born November 8, 1947 in Watauga County, he was a son of Lawrence and Willie Jane Greer. Troy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably in Vietnam. He retired as the dispatcher from Appalcart of Boone.
Troy is survived by his wife, Elaine Proffitt Greer; son, Gregory Greer and Abby Carpenter of Boone; sisters, Joyce Carlton of Fleetwood, Louise Moretz and Betty Wood, both of Boone; and brother, Loye Greer and wife, Peggy, of Boone. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Nelson Greer.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. and the service will be at 2:00 p.m. all at Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 24, 2017, officiated by Rev. Chuck Bristle and Mr. Tim Moretz. Burial with military honors provided by the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, and the North Carolina Nation Guard will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to American Legion Post #130, 135 Bear Trail, Boone; to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 90, PO Box 2914, Boone; or to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607.
The Greers wish to express their gratitude to the staff of Medi Home Hospice, especially Andy Benoit, and heartfelt thanks to Troys special niece and caregiver, Toni Dishman.
Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Greer family.