David Woodrow Greer, 72, of Saratoga, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence. A native of Geneva County, AL., David moved to Beaumont in 1975, and has lived in Saratoga since 2005. He was a retired operator after many faithful years with Goodyear Chemical in Beaumont.
David at 17 years of age married his love, Frances Jeanette Smith. They would have celebrated 55 years together this November 8, 2021.
David honorably served his country in the United States Army. During his deployment he earned his National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device, 2 O/S Bars, Sharpshooter (M-16), Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and his Parachutists Badge.
David enjoyed fishing, football - College UT Longhorns and NFL Cowboys were his favorites, dirt track racing, old westerns, and coffee. Lots of Folgers all day, every day. He rarely ever met a stranger, loved his family dearly and in 2007 he gave his heart to loving the GOD Almighty too! What a joyous day for those that loved him in return.
Those awaiting him in Heaven are his parents - Woodrow and Rosie Greer, his sisters - Geraldine Wambles and Alma Haacke, and a bonus brother Don Boyd.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife - Frances Greer; Their children - Cindy Harrison and bonus son Patrick Harrison, Daniel Greer and bonus daughter Courtney Harris, and Christopher Greer and bonus daughter Stephanie Greer; Their grandchildren - Taylor Michael Mathis, Theresa Talor, Matthew Mathis, Taylor Alex Greer, Katelynn Greer, and Brayden Greer; His brother - Don Greer; His sisters and bonus brothers - Margie & Lavaughn Aughtman, Shelbie & Helmet Goetz, Sara Dillon, Peggy Boyd, William Foy Wambles, and a multitude of very loved nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the funeral home.
