Donald Greene Sr. – Medina, Ohio
On Sept. 7, softly and tenderly the voice of Jesus whispered in Don’s ear, “Come home.” Don’s response was, “ Y e s Lord, here I come.” Don rests with Jesus. He passed peacefully in his sleep in Medina, Ohio. Don was born on Aug. 12, 1932, to the late Lynwood Dewey Greene and Estella Bowie-Greene in Monessen. He gave his life to the Lord at a young age and served Him with all his heart his entire life. Don always said he was “God’s favorite son.” He attended Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio, under the leadership of Pastor C.J. Matthews. Don was a veteran of the Korean War. Don had a lengthy career working for the federal government, from which he retired. Don was a champion for civil rights and loved his Lockview community where he grew up. Don loved all sports, but basketball was his passion. He played basketball with seniors and retired at 85. Don will be reunited with his father, Dewey; mother, Estella; brother, Lynwood Jr.; sisters, Bertha and Klara; and daughter, Debbie. Don leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Billie Hill-Greene; sisters, Dorothy Byrd and Jessie Reynolds (Ully); daughters, Charmie Randolf (Robert), Eilean Greene and Klara Greene-Eaton (Rickey); sons, Donald Jr. (Denise), Kenneth (Antoinette), and Steve (Shequoia); 15 grandchildren; goddaughter, Tilden Graham; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church, 945 Henry St., Belle Vernon, PA 15012. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, with Pastor Dennis Stitch officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery with military honors. Final celebration has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, Karl Jackson F.D., 724-379-5420.
