Gerald Greene

William "Gerald" Greene of Asheboro died Sunday February 21, 2010 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church, where he was an active member, with Pastor Johnny Henderson and Rev. Greg Arnold officiating. A private burial with family will follow with military honors at Randolph Memorial Park. Gerald was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur and Bruce Elizabeth Green and an infant grandson, Christopher Adam Greene. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Marilyn, of the home, daughter Kim King and husband Tommy of Asheboro, son Scott Greene of Whitsett and his fiancée Stokes Ann Hunt of Reidsville, 3 grandchildren, Kelli King of Wilmington, Scott King of Asheboro, and Mori Greene of Whitsett, also surviving him are Kristi Greene, mother of Mori, of Whitsett, and Scott's fiancées daughter, Emma Blaylock of Greensboro, brothers J.C. Green and Fred Green and sisters June Wilder and Brenda Seager all of Spring Hope and 6 nieces and nephews. Gerald was a native of Nash County and a graduate of Spring Hope, NC High School. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned home and began work with Humble Oil Company in Rocky Mount, NC. He was an agent of the propane distribution business with Exxon and operator of an Exxon Service Center for 20 years. Following 20 years of service with Klopman and Burlington Transportation, he retired in 1994 due to health issues. Gerald loved God, his family, his country, babies and small children. He studied the Bible in his own quiet way. He enjoyed his Sunday School class with Tommy Ward's excellent teaching of God's word, and the fellowship of the wonderful members. Gerald was an avid reader, seldom found without a book at home or away. He also enjoyed golf, camping and traveling. As mentioned previously, Gerald loved small children and had a real problem with child abuse. His own grandchildren were so precious to him and he often told us that he experienced his greatest joy when he saw his family happy. This brought more happiness to him than any possessions ever could. The family will receive friends 1:15-2:15 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church preceding the service and other times at the home of Tommy and Kim King (Carrington Hills) 458 Abby Lane. Memorials may be made in memory of Christopher Adam Greene, to Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317 or to SmileTrain Dept. Mag. P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6238. Special thanks are sent to Dr. Charles Betts, "Doctor" Chuck, Asheboro, NC, Dr. Martin Webb, Greensboro, NC, Beth Newcomb, and the ISU staff at Randolph Hospital for providing such excellent care for Gerald. To the Randolph Hospital outpatient staff, you made him feel so loved and special and spoiled him. His family loves you for that!