Garland B. Greene passed away on November 30, 2019, with his wife of 30 years by his side. In addition to his wife, Dr. Melanie Treviño, he is survived by a sister, Thomasina Barnes of Goldsboro, NC; 3 children – Leslie Williams of Dallas, David Greene of Newark, Robin Greene of New Jersey, and a granddaughter, Risha Greene. His step family included stepson Joey Treviño of San Francisco, along with his wife Danese Cooper, and their four children: Cassie Sidsworth, Lizzie Sidsworth, Adi Cooper and Zoe Deeg.
Mr. Greene was born and raised in New York City (Harlem and Jamaica, Long Island) and after public school education there, he worked in the garment industry for several years before being drafted in the Korean War era. He served 20 years in the Army prior to his retirement in 1974. His last employment before full retirement was teaching electronics at El Paso Community College. Among a variety of post-retirement activities, Garland Greene’s most valued experience was a decade as a volunteer at the Chamizal National Memorial.
Contributions in Mr. Greene’s name may be made to the National Wasp WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Road, Sweetwater, TX 79556.
A memorial will be held for Garland Greene on January 20 at 10:30 a.m. The location is the Unitarian Universalist Community of El Paso, 4425 Byron, El Paso, TX 79930.
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
Nelson Mandela
Arrangements for a cremation are being made by Martin Funeral Home. A memorial will be held at a later date.
