Dateline; Spruce Pine, NC

Ted Greene, age 78, of Hickory Hill Circle, Spruce Pine, NC passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Oscar and Mae Parsons Greene.

He was a Veteran of The United States Army. Ted was a graduate of Harris High School, and attended Wake Forest University, and Mars Hill College. He was manager and later co owner of Greene Chevrolet and Tri County Pontiac in Spruce Pine, NC. He was retired as a volunteer fireman with Spruce Pine Fire Department. He was a member of Vesper Lodge #554 AF&AM. He was also a former member of Spruce Pine Presbyterian Church and later Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include; a daughter; Lisa Grindstaff (Mike) of Newdale, NC, a son; Joey Greene (Marsha), of Spruce Pine, NC, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by; his wife Vea Stepp Greene, sisters, Stella Jarrett, and Ida Morgan, and a brother, Claude Greene.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2016 at 8:00PM in First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine, with Dr. Bill Sweetser and Pastor Mike Grindstaff officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Entombment will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00AM at Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to; Mitchell County Animal Rescue 2492 19E Hwy Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Greene Family.