"John" Johnnie Ellis Greene

September 14,1939 - May 9, 2024

"John" Johnnie Ellis Greene, 84, of Boone, NC received his eternal rewards on Thursday May 9, 2024.  At 4:40pm, embraced by his wife of 61 years, John was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior while his son held his hand and sang Beulah Land.  Grand children, daughter-in-law, and a multitude of close family friends were present by his side and joined in praise singing "Because He Lives."  John was met at Heaven's gate by his son, Josh Ellis Greene, that prepared the way for them to meet in Glory 3 years ago.

John graduated from Cove Creek High School in 1957 and established his strong work ethic at Shadowline.  Lennis Coffey Greene caught his attention at the Dinner Bell Grill, and they married June 27, 1963.  John enlisted in National Guard one month into marriage and returned after basic training to acquire his PhD in Lumberology.

In 1964, Boone Lumber Co. was established. With an entrepreneurial spirit, John enjoyed serving the community with other business adventures like Boone Custom Forest Products, the Fairgrounds, Skate World, Restaurants, Raceway, Built Best Enterprise, Snow-briar ski shop, and others.

John Greene is survived by wife Lennis Coffey Greene. 65 years of committed love and devotion is evident by the family who will miss him, especially his son, John Sidney "Sid" and wife Lauren Wilson Greene of Boone. John is survived by his 6 grandchildren that adored their "Papa John," Kati Mac, Madi, Cooper, Jake, Camryn, and Emsley Greene.

John is survived by one brother, Mickey Greene, and numerous nieces and nephews including Diane Critcher Rhoney of whom John loved like a daughter.

Most recently preceded in death by his son, Josh Ellis Greene; brother, Everett R. Greene; parents, Ralph S. and Tressie E. Greene; and beloved mother-in-law Nell B. Coffey.

To celebrate a life full of love and give thanks to Jesus for preparing a place where there is no more sorrow and no more pain.  The family will hold a service on Sunday May 26, 2024, at 3:00pm First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock 350 Sunset Drive.

While flowers and food are kind sympathies, John would have preferred we follow his example by putting our resources and efforts to help those less fortunate and in need of hearing the gospel of Jesus.  Although many ministries benefited from John's big, generous heart, he was most fond of the children that Samaritans Purse serves through Operation Christmas Child. Gifts in his honor can be sent to: Operation Christmas Child – Ways To Give, Operation Christmas Child – Ways To Give (samaritanspurse.org)

The family wishes to thank Hampton's Funeral Services for helping with arrangements.

Funeral service will be live streamed at; https://www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or on https://www.youtube.com/ .

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

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