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Riley H. Greer Jr.

Mr. Riley H. Greer Jr. age 73 of Lebanon passed away May 17, 2019, at his home.  Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Riley Howard Greer Sr. and Beulah Hemontolor Greer Baird.   He was a 1964 graduate of Lebanon High School and was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University.  He was an U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ.  He owned Greer Farm Fresh Produce for many years.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Faye Garrett Greer; two sons:  Stephen Riley (Tammy) Greer, Jason Lawrence (Allison) Greer; eight grandchildren:  Dylan Greer, Mitchell Greer, Tatum (Amber) Daily, Ethan Greer, Bryson Greer, Mason Greer, Jayci and Jessi Greer; two half-brothers:  Kenneth (Kathy) Greer and Garry Greer.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Weston Hunter Greer.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Glen Pritchett officiating.  Interment – Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers:  Dylan, Ethan, Kenneth, Garry, Bryson and Mason Greer, Tatum Daily, David Westmoreland.  Visitation Saturday 3-7 p.m. and Sunday 12 Noon – 2 p.m.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements. www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

  1. James and Debbie Bush says:
    Fay, we are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and the family.
  2. James Baskin says:
    I just got word of Jr’s death. wasn’t a month ago I was talking to him on the phone about a portrait I did of myself that he wanted. I will miss him so much but he’s in a better place now and hurts no more. Love ya cuz
  3. Doris Bowers Shacklett says:
    Deepest sympathy. He was definitely one of the good guys.
  4. Gary and Kathy Hutchinson says:
    Stephen, we are praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss. We love you.
  5. David and Phyllis Hill says:
    Sorry to hear, Love and Prayers for the Family ❤️
  6. Coy & Rhonda Taylor says:
    Stephen and Tammy…we extend our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless each of you with comfort, peace, and strength. We send our love and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers❤️
  7. Ken and Marcia Collins says:
    We are so sad to hear about Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times you shared and allow those memories to comfort and bless you. Love all of you.
  8. Gayle Boyd says:
    One of the good guys and always a gentleman! Sympathy to the family?
  9. Lowenid Brown Reinhart says:
    Faye, my thoughts and prayers are with you. (Lowenid Brown Reinhart)
  10. Judy Jackson Lea says:
    So sorry to hear this news. Faye you and Family will be in my heart and in my prayers.
  11. Debbie Jessen says:
    Faye, So sorry to hear of Riley’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  12. Judy Gore says:
    Fay, Steven and Jason, so sorry to hear of Riley’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  13. John snd Beth Crum snd Family says:
    Our Prayers go out to you the family of Mr Greer, we are with you in Prayer thoughts and Live. Blessed are those who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors. Paradise is theirs. Love and sympathy to you the family.
  14. Patsy Anderson says:
    So sorry to hear this sad news. Many prayers to all the family. Riley was such a nice guy in school and after. He was a thoughtful kind man to all. Many prayers ongoing
  15. Dagmar Kennedy Ambrose says:
    Faye and Boys, I am so sorry to hear this, I would have been honored to attend the funeral if I had known. Prayers for all of you and wishing God’s comfort and peace for you. We love you!