Thomas Grady Greene Jr.

January 26, 1933 - February 9, 2021

Thomas Grady Greene, Jr., 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. A resident of Taylors, SC “Tommy” Died of natural causes at home with family. Born in Tampa, FL on January 26, 1933 to Thomas G. and Catherine Greene. A graduate of Florida State University in 1956, Tommy then went on to serve in the United States Army, stationed in Japan. Tommy was a partner at Freedom Fellowship Church in Greer. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas “Sugar” and Catherine Greene and his sister Marion Lee. He is survived by his two sons, Thomas Scott Greene and Mike Greene and their wives, Vicki and Joni along with four grandchildren, Steven Greene, Cassie Alexander, Jeremy Greene and Gregory Greene. He is also the great grandfather to McKenna and Adalee Alexander, Grant and Aurora Greene, Christina Astarita, Neal Astarita and Jessica Astarita. Tommy is also survived by his former wife Barbara Greene. Tommy worked most of his life, starting at F.W. Woolworth on the floor and working his way up to managing several of their top stores along with stores from other retailers. After retirement, he spent his time enjoying his dogs, his grandkids, his church and going to rock concerts with Scott. Seldom one to sit still, Tommy was always going somewhere to do something for someone. He truly had a servant’s heart for those in need. Funeral Services will be held at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon in The Howze Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery on Monday, March 8, 2021. The family will receive friends from 3 PM until 4PM at the mortuary prior to the service. The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Travelers Rest Lions Club.