Jimmie Greer

Published 4:42 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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LASKER – Jimmie Greer, age 89, formerly of Ahoskie, passed away on October 8, 2020 at his home in Lasker.

Mr. Greer was born in Blackey, KY, on September 21, 1931 a son of the late James and Ella Rash Greer. Jimmie worked with Georgia Pacific, where he worked his way up to plant manager before retiring after over 45 years of service. Jimmie enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially mowing grass. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Besides his parents and several siblings, Jimmie was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Greer.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Maxine McIntyre Greer; three sons, Jeffrey Greer and wife, Andrea of Lasker, NC, Jimmie Randall Greer of Morehead City, NC, Daniel Lee Greer, and wife, Tina of Estelline, SD; a daughter, Marlene Jarvis of White Oak, WV; and a daughter-in-law, Wanda Greer of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her sister, Mary Bush of Forest, VA; and a brother, Robert Greer of Indiana. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie Chapel, with Rev Paul Ange officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, 8919 World Ministry Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810; or you may donate online by visiting, www.tmcfunding.com/search; type Jimmie Greer.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Greer family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

About Cal Bryant

Cal Bryant, a 40-year veteran of the newspaper industry, serves as the Editor at Roanoke-Chowan Publications, publishers of the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Gates County Index, and Front Porch Living magazine.

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