Barry Wayne Greene age 71 of Hot Rod Road, Deep Gap, passed away Saturday March 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 8, 1953, in Watauga County. A son of the late Newland Harvey and Marjorie Goulds Greene.

Barry started his career working for Hall Construction but quickly transitioned to mechanics, following in a family tradition.  He began working for the local Ford dealership, where he worked in several different positions.  After 10 years, He began his own business, Greene Automotive, where he specialized in working on Fords.  This allowed him to serve on the Deep Gap Fire Department, where he served for 27 years.  He and Norman Cheek were good friends and he would do the maintenance for Norman's local dealership.  Barry also served as the service department manager at Toyota of Boone.  He finished his career back at Greene Automotive, where he worked on all types of cars and equipment. He loved racing, working on race cars, and making things go fast. His joy and passion were his two grandsons whom he helped to care for, share his knowledge, and spend time with them each afternoon when he would get them off the bus.  It was the joy of his life and they loved it too!  These are memories we will all cherish!  Barry loved the Lord and longed to go home to Heaven.

He is survived by one son, Joe W. Greene and wife Kimberly Combs Greene of Boone; two grandsons, Ethan W. Greene and Elijah P. Greene of Boone; one sister, Melba Carter and husband Doug; one brother, Jimmy Greene and wife Rosetta; special friends, Cindy Jones, Janice Cheek and Jerry Wellborn and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by one sister, Paula Greene and two brothers Allan and Marvin Greene.

Funeral services for Barry Wayne Greene will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday March 7, 2025, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. A private family interment will be in Greene Family Cemetery. Reverend Sherrill Wellborn will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Deep Gap Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 516, Deep gap, NC 28618.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.