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William Thomas Greer

Male 1862 - 1937  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Thomas Greer was born on 11 Mar 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Taylors Valley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    William married Margaret Elizabeth Ray on 1 Jan 1890 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Margaret was born on 23 Jul 1870 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Jul 1931 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Fain Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1891 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1970 in , Washington County, Virginia, .
    2. 3. Ellen Maebell Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Dec 1928 in , Washington County, Virginia, .
    3. 4. Joseph Leonard Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Fain Greer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 1 Dec 1891 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1970 in , Washington County, Virginia, .

    John married Anna Valerie Gentry on 4 Jun 1922 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Anna was born on 27 Oct 1970 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jan 1987 in , Washington County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Wilma Elizabeth Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1924 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jul 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    2. 6. John Wayne Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1927 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 Jan 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
    3. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Ellen Maebell Greer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1892 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Dec 1928 in , Washington County, Virginia, .

  3. 4.  Joseph Leonard Greer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 28 Mar 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Joseph married Myrtle Grace Leffman on 22 Jun 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born on 18 Jan 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1966 in Allen County, , , Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Gladys Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2005 in Florida, , , .
    2. 11. Chester Vance Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1982 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina.
    3. 12. Velma Geneva Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1994 in Tulare County, , , California.
    4. 13. Blaine Herbert Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 2001 in Allen County, , , Ohio.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Wilma Elizabeth Greer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Oct 1924 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jul 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    LAUREL BLOOMERY - Wilma Elizabeth Greer, age 98 and a half, of Sugar Creek Rd, Laurel Bloomery, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, July 3, 2023, at Mountain City Care Center. She was born October 23, 1924 in Laurel Bloomery, TN to the late John F. Greer and Anna Gentry Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Miller; brother, Wayne Greer; sisters-in law, Ruth Blevins Greer and Kathleen Greer and brothers-in-law, Bob Morefield, Charles Hux, Vance Greer and Julian Miller, nephew, Joe Hux.

    Although Wilma had no biological children of her own, she was like a mother to her nieces and nephews, as well as other children in her community. She would often take her nieces and nephews on picnics and other fun adventures. Wilma graduated in 1943 from Damascus High School and attended Andrew Jackson Business College in Nashville, TN. She also worked at several different places throughout the years as a secretary. Wilma was the oldest member of Stateline Baptist Church.

    She is survived by two sisters, Iris Hux-Greer and Ethel G. Morefield; nieces and nephews, Marcia Thomas (Wade), Mike Morefield (Linda), John Morefield, Joe Morefield, Robby Morefield, Carolyn Mize (John), Tim Greer (Pam), Debbie Caffey (Bill), Lee Lewis (Wayne); several great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews.

    Per Wilma’s request she will be cremated, and no formal service will be held.

    Special thanks to her Silver Angel, Pam Price who lovingly cared for her the past two years and thanks to the staff of Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center.


  2. 6.  John Wayne Greer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Feb 1927 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 Jan 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  3. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1)

  4. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1)

  5. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1)

  6. 10.  Gladys Greer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Apr 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 2005 in Florida, , , .

  7. 11.  Chester Vance Greer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Dec 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1982 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina.

    Chester married Gay Pennington about 1942. Gay (daughter of Noah Ashley Pennington and Minerva Catherine Gilbert) was born on 12 Nov 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. W. Vance Greer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Mar 2023 in , Forsyth County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Washington County, Virginia, .

  8. 12.  Velma Geneva Greer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Feb 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1994 in Tulare County, , , California.

  9. 13.  Blaine Herbert Greer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born on 1 Apr 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 2001 in Allen County, , , Ohio.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  W. Vance Greer Descendancy chart to this point (11.Chester3, 4.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Oct 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Mar 2023 in , Forsyth County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Washington County, Virginia, .

    Notes:

    W. Vance Greer, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Vance was born on October 21, 1941 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Chester Greer and Nellie Gay Pennington Abernethy (March 13, 2021), In addition to his parents, Vance was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie Jean “B.J.” Greer; step-son, Joe Hux; several aunts and uncles.

    Vance retired as a Geologist with Department of Interior, having worked in the pentagon. His retirement dream was to live on a golf course and play golf, which led to his home at Roan Valley and playing golf as long as he was able. He also worked for several years at the high school assisting handicapped children, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Those who knew him best would say he was smart, witty and fun to be around and there was several that stayed in touch with him throughout the years. Vance was a member of First Baptist Church and was known there by many as the candy-man, passing out candy to all.

    Vance is survived by his wife of 21 years, Iris Hux Greer of Mountain City, TN; step-daughter, Lee Lewis (Wayne); sister, Karen Russo; numerous cousins and extended family and friends.

    The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11:00 a,m.-12:00 noon at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 with Pastors Ricky Campbell and Jim Kelly to officiate. Pallbearers will be Wade Thomas, Wayne Lewis, Mike Morefield, Robert Glenn, and Ken Erickson. Honorary pallbearers are William Greer, Rudy Lucas and David Price. Graveside service and burial will follow from Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Damascus, VA.



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