Sam William Greene, age 94, of Rogersville passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was a member of West View Baptist Church. He was formerly employed by Card and Label Co. and Mason Dixon Truck Lines and later retired as owner-operator of Greene’s Phillips 66 Service Station on Hwy 66.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vola Brooks Greene; son, William Kenneth Greene; parents, George and Vernie Greene; brothers, Gale Greene, Ples Greene; sisters, Betty Jean Greene and Daisy Price.
He is survived by his children, Mabel Greene Jones (Carl) of Rogersville, Charles Lee Greene (Linda) of New Palestine, IN, Anna Greene Hamblen (Bob) of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Gregg Greene (Betsy), Gary Greene (Lisa), Carla Jones Sells (James), Doug Greene (Mitzi), Melissa Hamblen Hiner, Mark Greene (Danelle), Travis Greene (Melinda); great-grandchildren, Lauren, Alyssa, Emily, Logan, Sarah, Savannah, Elijah, Chris, Claire, Cooper, Reagan; sister-in-law, Ruby Greene; nephews, Billy Hall, Dennis Greene, John Greene; niece, Tahreta Horner; special cousin, Juanita Carroll; family friend, Johnny Martin; special friend and caregiver, Betty Miller; and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ray Mullins officiating. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at McKinney Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com.| From: The Hortons | Oct 3 2009 6:32PM | On behalf of all of us, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all of you during your loss.
I know "Sam" will be truly missed, but his memory and laughter will remain with you and ALL who knew him.
We only got to meet him a few times, but his 'zest for life' and humor remained with us, and reminds us how precious life really is.
God Bless you and carry you ,during this time of sorrow.
| | From: Lea Ann Russell | Oct 4 2009 5:30PM | Mrs. Jones, Carla, James and family,
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your whole family.
Lea Ann, Brian, Abby Russell, Jarred Brewer | | From: Melina Ramey | Oct 5 2009 10:22AM | | All my thoughts and love is with the family, Pappaw was a great man I loved him from the first moment I meet him. He was an amazing man. Although it is a very sad time here on earth for all that loved him. The heavans are having a welcome home party for him. He will live within each of us. and all the lives he has touched. All my love to the family. | | From: Toni Miller | Oct 5 2009 6:17PM | Annie and Bob, so sorry for the loss of your father. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
| | From: Mitzi | Oct 5 2009 6:21PM | My thoughts & prayers are with my entire "extended" family at this most difficult time.
I have been truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful family.
I will miss you "Pappaw Sam"!
Love,
Mitzi | | From: Terry & Sheila Singleton | Oct 6 2009 9:27AM | | Mabel & Family - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, during the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and comfort you. |
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