Jack Greene

Joe Jack Greene, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 31, 1938 to the late Vernie and Edith Greene.

Jack was a 1956 graduate of Kings Creek School, received an Associates Degree in Business from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and was a veteran of the N.C. National Guard. He spent his working career in the furniture industry, which afforded him the opportunity to travel the US and many other countries. His work career included, Blowing Rock Furniture, Singer Furniture, Impact Furniture and retired from Kincaid Furniture. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church of Hudson where he served in several different capacities. His hobbies were trout fishing, golf, landscaping his yard and staying in touch with his many friends by phone calls, cards and visits. He loved his faithful Collie companions, Prince and Gabriel as they all enjoyed watching the birds, chipmunks and squirrels play in their yard. Jack thought the world of his neighbors.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janette; brothers, Ira Greene; Paul Greene; Harvey “Gene” Greene; Ward Greene; and sister, Judy Greene Fata.

He is survived by his brothers, George Greene and wife, Louise; Jerry Greene and wife, Kay; brother-in-law, Curtis Barlow and wife, Cathy; nephews, Chad Bolick; Paul Fata; Paul Wayne Greene; Jerry Greene, Jr.; Steve Price; Mike Price; Mark Greene; nieces, Jessica Barlow; Michelle Greene Byrd; Kerri Dilsaver; Karen Hartley; special “adopted” daughter, Anita Dyson; Penny Hamby and husband, Dale; godchildren, Allison Broach Brown and Jamie Broach; special nephews, Ben and Joseph Hamby; and caregiver, Melvia Carver.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at First Baptist Church Hudson on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Jim Hamby and Pastor Bill Bentley officiating. Burial will follow the service and Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Greene, Terry Clark, Todd Kirby, Wesley Brown, Ben Hamby, Joseph Hamby, Christian Sullivan and Paul Feta.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 prior to the service.