Hickory – Michael Ray Greene, age 60, passed away on Wednesday,April 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County July 31, 1961 to Paul Evans Greene and Ruby Lea Walsh Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Michael is survived by his partner, David Ingle; twin sister, Michelle Greene Byrd; and brother, Paul Wayne Greene. For more than eight years, Michael was an active contributor to the Hickory Community Theatre and The Green Room Theatre having been a lightboard operator for over 20 shows. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends that he came in touch with over the years. There will be a gathering of friends in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 3:00 until 4:30 PM. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hickory Community Theatre, 30 3rd Street NW, Hickory, NC 28601 or The Green Room Theatre, 10 South Main Avenue, Newton, NC 28658. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Greene family.