Obituary of Jerry Douglas Greer

Jerry Douglas Greer, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at his residence in Smyrna, TN. Mr. Greer was born on November 9, 1940 to the late Delma D. Greer and Dorothy Greer. He was retired after 41 years of service with the Baird Ward Printing as a Bindery Supervisor. He was a member of Florence Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN and a member of the TN National Guard. Mr. Greer was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Timmy. Survivors include his wife Joyce Ann Childress Greer, Sons and daughter-in-laws, Tim and Tammy Greer, Ricky and Tammy Greer both of Murfreesboro, daughter, Teresa Benton of Smyrna, brother, Terry Greer of Shelbyville, sister, Rita Murphy of Murfreesboro, grandchildren Jason Benton, Kayla Greer, Britt Greer and Bryce Greer and a great-grandchild Madeline Greer. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Marion West and Bob Horn officiating and burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Murfreesboro. Pall bearers will be Bruce Feyen, Jimmy Oxley, Clay Claxton, Tim Mullins, Donnie Stack and Jeff Vance. Honorary pall bearers will be Jim Mullins, Roy Waldron, Blaine Hill, Rick Powell, Charlie Mullins, Robert Woods, Ken Crabtree, Earl Warpool, Dougie Stack, Robert Fisher and Tony Vaughn. The family wishes to extend profound gratitude to all of the friend and neighbors who helped us in many ways. A special thank you to Tiffany Bain and Gentiva Hospice and Dr. Zubkus and his dedicated staff.