Robert Henry “Bob” Greene, 79, of Green Creek died May 14, 2012. He was son of the late Ed and Della Johnson Greene and husband of Mary Hendron Greene. He was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren and worked in textiles. He was a founding member of the Green Creek Fire Department.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Doris Thompson and Pam Navy, both of Green Creek, and Betty Benkert of Illinois; a brother, Wayne Greene of Green Creek; three sisters, Beatrice Randolph and Ruth Reid of Green Creek and Inez Womack of Forest City, N.C.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He was predeceased by a brother, Jim Greene, and a sister, Lynette Greene.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, conducted by Rev. Earl Byers. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren.
Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.
Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.