Paul Greene

Mr. Paul Evans Greene, age 89, of Hickory passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Trinity Village in Hickory. Born October 14, 1930 in Caldwell County, Paul was a son of the late Vernie and Edith Barlowe Greene.Paul worked in the furniture industry for over 50 years.He was a Veteran of the United States Army.During his time of service, he served as Military Police in Vienna, Austria during the Korean Conflict.Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, reading and doing cross word puzzles.Paul was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hickory.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Walsh Greene, his second wife, Sue Martin Greene; infant twins, Ronnie Dean and Donnie Gene Greene; a son, Terrell Lynn Greene; his siblings, Rev. Ira Greene, Harvey Eugene Greene, Ward William Greene, Judy Greene Fata. Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Greene Byrd (husband Victor); two sons, Michael Greene (life partner, David Ingle) and Paul Wayne Greene; his step children, Mark Hoover and Matt Hoover; three brothers, Jack Greene, George Greene and Jerry Greene; a grandson, Chad Greene; a granddaughter, Patricia Hoover; he is also survived by numerous other relatives. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service at 3:00 PM with Pastor Scott Hooks officiating.Interment will be in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Yadkin Valley. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Greene family.