RALEIGH – Louis “Sonny” Greene, age 97, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at home with his daughter Randi Messer and granddaughter Kirby Messer by his side.
A military graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton, North Carolina.
Mr. Greene was born on May 14, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert Greenstein and the late Rose Sherman Greenstein. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his, first wife, Florence “Faye” May Greene; his second wife, Elinor Greene; a sister, Belle Rose; step-daughter Randi Cohen; and son-in-law, Don Messer.
He was a U.S. Veteran of the Army Air Corp, now the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed golfing, collecting old records, and working for the Sunrise Police Department in Florida for 12 years.
Mr. Greene is survived by three daughters, Karen Maze (husband John) of Ohio, Beth Ralston of Ohio and Randi Messer of Raleigh NC.; two step-sons, William Howard (wife Marlene) of FL and Robert Howard of FL.; and step Son-in-law, Ronald Cohen; Twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
On line condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Greene’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at
McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, North Carolina is honored to be assisting the Greene family.
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