James R. Greer, age 97 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Sunday November 1, 2009 at 4:55 AM at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. He was born August 13, 1912 in Bradford, Ohio the son of the late Clarence & Bertha (Michael) Greer. He retired from General Motors-Delco Products of Dayton, where he had been employed for 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Wife of 61 years Catherine M. (Morris) Greer on April 7, 2001; Daughter in law: Jerry Lou Greer; Brother: Andrew Greer; Sisters: Mary Lafern Greer, Infant sister Margaret Geraldine Greer, & Olive Greer.
He is survived by his Son Gary Greer of Greenville; Granddaughter & husband: Lori & Greg Schmidt of Greenville; Brothers: Denver Greer of Bradford, & Floyd & Virginia Greer of Versailles.
Services will be held on Thursday November 5, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Lowell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Newcomer Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Cancer Association of Darke County.
