Birth Date: 02/17/1926
Deceased Date: 04/02/2023
Harry Eugene Greene, age 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife of 54 years, Marguerite and family. He joined the US Navy during WWII. He was a ship cook on the USS Hyman. He also was a plank owner on the USS Hyman.
A graveside service will be held in Selma Memorial Gardens on Friday April 7, 2023 at 10 am.
He was the son of Felix Greene and Grace Greene. In addition to his mother and father, he is also preceded in death by his sons, Harry Greene Jr and Chris Greene.
Mr. Greene is survived his wife, Marguerite Pilkington Greene; daughter, Johnna Holloman and husband Ricky; grandson, Todd Holloman, who was the “Shrimp” of his eye.
Harry enjoyed stories, poems, and eating shrimp and lobster together. Harry was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge as well as the American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Parrishfh.com
