Joe E Greene

Joe E. Greene, 77, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Barbara V. Greene and his daughter, Cathryn Mason Greene. Mr. Greene had an outstanding athletic career in baseball and basketball at Georgia Southern University and played professional baseball for the Valdosta Tigers and the Durham Bulls. He also worked for the U. S. Public Health Service for almost 30 years in disease control.

He attended Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church and was a member of Arrowhead Country Club. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and play golf. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Cemetery with Rev. Roy Sublett officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 on Wednesday prior to the service at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Peters, Jim Baker, Frank Bruce, Clyde Sellers, Richard Tyler and Nicholas Camerio. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004, Hospice of Montgomery, 1111 Holloway Park, Montgomery, AL 36117 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at alabamaheritagefh.com. Alabama Heritage Directing.