Raymond Howard Greer
July 7, 1950 - August 22, 2021
Raymond Howard Greer 71, of Statesville passed away August 22, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Raymond was born July 7, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Howard Finley Greer and mother Lillian McGuire Greer of Todd, NC. He graduated from Appalachian State University in 1973 with a Bachelor’s degree in history. In 1974, Raymond joined the Statesville Police Department and worked his way through the ranks where he served as Assistant Police Chief his last 10 years before retiring in 2006, after a 32 year career. He was baptized on April 12, 2008 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and served as a Ministerial Servant in the Statesville West Congregation since October 2012. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother Michael Allen Greer. In addition to his mother, survivors include wife of 50 years Dena Greer of the home, daughter Dawn Irwin (John), son Kevin Greer (Crystal), and brother Ricky Greer of Florida. Three grandchildren Bailey, Sara and Logan. A virtual memorial will be held via Zoom on Thursday August 26,2021 at 6pm. Johnny Cockerham will be presiding. Request for link at [email protected] Memorials may be given to Gordon Hospice House 2341 Simonton Rd Statesville NC 28625
Raymond Howard Greer 71, of Statesville passed away August 22, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Raymond was born July 7, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Howard Finley Greer and mother Lillian McGuire Greer of Todd, NC. He graduated... View Obituary & Service Information