Joe Bill Greene

Joe Bill Greene of Lexington was called to his Heavenly home on May 26, 2010 from Forsyth Medical Center, following many struggles with complicated illnesses for several years. Joe was much of a man who never met a stranger; in fact he witnessed to almost everyone about his Lord, and always had a copy of the bible by his side. He was born in Alleghany County on June 25, 1936 to Garnie and Alma Anders Greene who preceded him in death. He had a degree in horticulture, and possessed great carpentry skills. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany as a Military Policeman. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1987. Joe had a special love for his family, loved to travel, but his love for the Lord was his priority. Joe lived out his obituary, but obviously someone had to pen it, while he viewed the face of his Lord for the first time. He honored the Lord not only with his lips, but with his service; he personally supported missionaries, worked with teenagers, drove a church bus, and was a Deacon while at Midway Baptist Church. He was a member of Hanes Baptist Church for several years, and there he began a puppet ministry, and taught Sunday school. He was well versed in the scriptures, and faithful in visitation. He conducted frequent bible studies with his family in his home. Left to enjoy Joe’s wonderful Christian legacy, are his wife of 50 years, Alice C. Greene; two daughters; Melissa and Rodney Burchette, Lynne and Mark Garrow, A son Jeff and Melissa Greene, seven grandchildren, two brothers, Jimmy Greene of Pfafftown, and Ronnie Greene of Sparta, N.C. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. A memorial service following at 12:30 pm in the chapel. The officiating minister will be Pastor Ken Harris. Friends and family, Dan Walser, Jesse Hale, J.C. Neal and Mark Garrow will offer remarks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Union Grove Baptist Church, 2295 Union Grove Road, Lexington, NC for their building fund. The family offers special thanks to the staff of Forsyth Medical Center, as well as the many friends and family who supported Joe and the family during his illness. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (II Tim. 4:7) So it was fitting for him to say to Alice be for entering into his final surgery: “ I will see you on the other side, and either way, I am blessed.” Joe would say to all: Miss me, but let me go and join me” some Golden Daybreak.”