Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bob” Robert Lindley GREESON Sr. 
470, Robert Lindley Greeson,470, Alton Truitt Greeson-Obituary,404, Robert Lindley Greeson-Male-30 August 1925 – 20 November 2013-•-KN1W-JC4,730, Richard Greeson-Obituary
470, Robert Lindley Greeson,470, Alton Truitt Greeson-Obituary,404, Robert Lindley Greeson-Male-30 August 1925 – 20 November 2013-•-KN1W-JC4,730, Richard Greeson-ObituaryBirthAug 30, 1925, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Robert Lindley Greeson
DeathNov 20, 2013, Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina470, Robert Lindley Greeson
BurialShallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Robert Lindley Greeson
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherCharles Egbert GREESON Sr. (1893-1952)
MotherEdith Howell TRUITT (1900-1983)
Spouses
1Marian Joyce RAY 470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson,404, Marion Joyce Ray-Female-12 December 1929 – 2 June 2020-•-G19P-H33
470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson,404, Marion Joyce Ray-Female-12 December 1929 – 2 June 2020-•-G19P-H33BirthDec 12, 1928, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson
DeathJun 2, 2020, Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson
BurialShallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson
Marriage1950470, Marian Joyce Ray Greeson
Obituary Online notes for “Bob” Robert Lindley GREESON Sr.
High Point Enterprise (NC) - Sunday, November 24, 2013
THOMASVILLE - Robert Lindley Greeson Sr. of Thomasville N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.
He was born in Burlington, N.C., to Egbert and Edith Greeson on Aug. 30, 1925.
He is survived by his loving family: Marian Greeson, his wife of 63 years, and his four children: Joyce Shields (Stanley), Bob Greeson Jr., Sheron Bender (Jay), Martin Greeson (Heidi), and 12 grandchildren: Roger LaGuardia (Jaymi), Nick LaGuardia (Misty), Kelly LaGuardia Cox (Sean), Bob Greeson III (Amber), Bryan Bender (Jeanne), Rebecca Bender, Katja Greeson, Carlin Greeson, Mary Beth Orr, Isaac Orr, Gerri Wright and Beth Orman.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with pastor Michael E. Lamm officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Campbell University in his honor. 470, Robert Lindley Greeson
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https://www.jcgreenandsons.com/obituary/Robert-GreesonSr
Robert L. (Bob) Greeson, Sr.
August 30, 1925 ~ November 20, 2013 (age 88)
Robert Greeson, Sr.
Robert Lindley Greeson, Sr., 88, a resident of Thomasville died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at his residence.
He was born August 30, 1925 in Alamance County to Egbert and Edith Truitt Greeson.
Robert served in the Navy for three years during World War ll. He served in a training group in the Chesapeake Bay while on a converted battleship that had had a flat top attached for pilots to learn how to take off and land on carriers.
Robert graduated from Campbell College in 1949. He then attended Western Carolina College and graduated with a teaching degree. While in college he played both football and basketball.
After college he taught at Marshall High School, Marshall, NC and Altamahaw Ossipee School in Alamance County. He managed FCX stores in Sanford, NC and Carthage, NC. After moving to Thomasville, NC in 1964 he served as a probation Officer for Davidson County before taking the position of Personnel Manager at Thomas Company. He later worked for several years at Rex Plastics and Rex Rosenlew as a foreman. Mr. Greeson has been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville since 1964. He has performed many duties, including: teaching Sunday school, serving as a Deacon and as a member of Session. He found great joy in singing bass in the church choir.
He is survived by three brothers: Egbert Greeson (Eileen), Ralph Greeson (Maybelle) and Richard Greeson(Donna).
He is also survived by his wife of 63 years, Marian Ray Greeson. They have four children: Joyce Shields(Stanley), Bob Greeson Jr., Sheron Bender(Jay), and Martin Greeson (Heidi). In addition there are 12 grandchildren; Roger LaGuardia (Jaymi), Nick LaGuardia (Misty), Kelly LaGuardia Cox (Sean), Bob Greeson III (Amber), Bryan Bender (Jeanne), Rebecca Bender, Katja Greeson, Carlin Greeson, Mary Beth Orr, Isaac Orr, Gerri Wright and Beth Orman.
Robert is remembered lovingly by family and friends for his many tall tales and the joy he had when he was "pulling your leg"! He was a much loved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3 P.M. at The First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Michael E. Lamm officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the Greeson family at www.jcgreenandsons.com. Memorials in Robert's name may be made and mailed to: Campbell University, Advancement deposit P.O. Box 116 Buies Creek, NC 27506
THOMASVILLE - Robert Lindley Greeson Sr. of Thomasville N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.
He was born in Burlington, N.C., to Egbert and Edith Greeson on Aug. 30, 1925.
He is survived by his loving family: Marian Greeson, his wife of 63 years, and his four children: Joyce Shields (Stanley), Bob Greeson Jr., Sheron Bender (Jay), Martin Greeson (Heidi), and 12 grandchildren: Roger LaGuardia (Jaymi), Nick LaGuardia (Misty), Kelly LaGuardia Cox (Sean), Bob Greeson III (Amber), Bryan Bender (Jeanne), Rebecca Bender, Katja Greeson, Carlin Greeson, Mary Beth Orr, Isaac Orr, Gerri Wright and Beth Orman.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with pastor Michael E. Lamm officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Campbell University in his honor. 470, Robert Lindley Greeson
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https://www.jcgreenandsons.com/obituary/Robert-GreesonSr
Robert L. (Bob) Greeson, Sr.
August 30, 1925 ~ November 20, 2013 (age 88)
Robert Greeson, Sr.
Robert Lindley Greeson, Sr., 88, a resident of Thomasville died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at his residence.
He was born August 30, 1925 in Alamance County to Egbert and Edith Truitt Greeson.
Robert served in the Navy for three years during World War ll. He served in a training group in the Chesapeake Bay while on a converted battleship that had had a flat top attached for pilots to learn how to take off and land on carriers.
Robert graduated from Campbell College in 1949. He then attended Western Carolina College and graduated with a teaching degree. While in college he played both football and basketball.
After college he taught at Marshall High School, Marshall, NC and Altamahaw Ossipee School in Alamance County. He managed FCX stores in Sanford, NC and Carthage, NC. After moving to Thomasville, NC in 1964 he served as a probation Officer for Davidson County before taking the position of Personnel Manager at Thomas Company. He later worked for several years at Rex Plastics and Rex Rosenlew as a foreman. Mr. Greeson has been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville since 1964. He has performed many duties, including: teaching Sunday school, serving as a Deacon and as a member of Session. He found great joy in singing bass in the church choir.
He is survived by three brothers: Egbert Greeson (Eileen), Ralph Greeson (Maybelle) and Richard Greeson(Donna).
He is also survived by his wife of 63 years, Marian Ray Greeson. They have four children: Joyce Shields(Stanley), Bob Greeson Jr., Sheron Bender(Jay), and Martin Greeson (Heidi). In addition there are 12 grandchildren; Roger LaGuardia (Jaymi), Nick LaGuardia (Misty), Kelly LaGuardia Cox (Sean), Bob Greeson III (Amber), Bryan Bender (Jeanne), Rebecca Bender, Katja Greeson, Carlin Greeson, Mary Beth Orr, Isaac Orr, Gerri Wright and Beth Orman.
Robert is remembered lovingly by family and friends for his many tall tales and the joy he had when he was "pulling your leg"! He was a much loved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3 P.M. at The First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Michael E. Lamm officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the Greeson family at www.jcgreenandsons.com. Memorials in Robert's name may be made and mailed to: Campbell University, Advancement deposit P.O. Box 116 Buies Creek, NC 27506