Willford Lee “Jack” Greene, 85

Willford Lee “Jack” Greene, 85, of Ellenboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. 

A native of Rutherford County, he was born on July 27, 1927, a son of the late Howard Lee and Mattie Green Greene. He was the former owner of Discount Tire of Forest City and was a United States Navy Veteran, having served in WWII. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro where he was a former deacon. Mr. Greene was a member of the Gideon International. 

 In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Velle Camp and Jean Tisdale. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Steyer Greene; one son, Steve Greene and wife Sandra of Ellenboro; one sister, Eleanor G. Hamrick of Gastonia; two grandchildren, Christopher Greene and wife Ashley and Allyson Greene; two great grandchildren, Maddie Greene and Izabella Greene. 

Funeral services were held Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro with the Rev. Michael Sepaugh, Dr. Wayne Blackwood and Rev. David Philbeck officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Gideon’s International of Forest City, 730 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. 

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Greene family.