William "Bill" Greene's Obituary
William “Bill” Greene passed away on July 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus of Concord, NC. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care-Albemarle Chapel conducted by Reverand Ray Sipe, former President of the Stanly County Amateur Radio Club. Military rights will be conducted by the US Army before the service.
William Greene was born on March 28, 1945, to Cornelius Greene and Cynthia Dionne in Boston, Suffolk County, MA. Bill graduated from Milton High School in Milton, MA. After high school, Bill joined the Navy, then was honorably discharged to join the Army in heavy equipment. He was sent to Vietnam, Thailand, and Panama. He was also a member of the Metrolina Vietnam Veteran Association of Charlotte, NC. After, the military, Bill enrolled at Pfeiffer University and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree. Bill had always wanted to drive big rigs, which he did for many years. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, learning and practicing Morse code, and being a HAM radio operator as a member of the Stanly County Amateur Radio Club.
Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Dianne Greene, and two daughters Pamela Greene (Ian Pain) of Matthews, NC, and Victoria Greene Sites (Kim Jay) of Concord, NC, along with step-son, John Burkett (Debbie) of Gold Hill. He is also survived by four grandchildren Spencer Curlee, Keaton Burkett, Austin Greene, and Emily Pain as well as one great-granddaughter, Harper Curlee.
Bill is predeceased by his parents Cornelius F. Greene and Cynthia M. Dionne.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Greene family.
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