Lamar Greene

Clegg Lamar Greene, 72, of Gaffney and Clemson, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care, Spartanburg, following a long and valiant fight due to complications following open heart surgery.

Born in Thomson, Ga., to Joshua Marion and Ola Samuels Greene, Mr. Greene was a graduate of Thomson (Ga.) High School, and Clemson University. He spent his career in textiles and real estate development. Owner and president of JP Enterprises in Gastonia, N.C., he began his textile career at Deering Milliken in Greenville. He spent the next 20 years specializing in plant management at Burlington Industries in Franklinton, N.C., and Rockingham, N.C., Dan River Mills in Danville, Va., and M. Lowenstein in Gaffney, before starting his own company in 1981. His real estate development began in the early 1970s, developing lake properties in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina and later developing properties near large NCAA schools for luxury condominium living.

He was pre-deceased by his parents. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Juleene Graham Greene; a son, Jeff Greene and wife, Sally, of Rock Hill; a daughter, Paula Greene Painter and husband, John, of Marietta, Ga.; and six grandchildren, Harrison Greene, Samuel Greene and Simeon Greene, all of Rock Hill, and Morgan Painter, Ginny Anne Painter and Pressley Painter, all of Marietta, Ga. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Michelle Fowler, of Myrtle Beach and a step-granddaughter, Ashley Fowler, of Mullins.

A proud and giving father and grandfather, he was a tireless Clemson football supporter and loved being around young people. In his professional and personal life, he had a special passion for mentoring aspiring young men to become professionals in their field.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Leyland, Dr. James Story, Dr. Wilson Smith, Dr. Rico Mendoza, Dr. David Mullins, Dr. Charles Bowers, Dr. John Gallagher, Dr. Debra Miller-Cox, the CVRU staff at Spartanburg Regional Hospital

and the staff at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care for their kind, compassionate and tireless care during his prolonged battle.

Services for Mr. Greene were held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, Thomson, Ga., with graveside services immediately following at Marshall Baptist Church Cemetery in Thomson. Visitation was at the funeral home at 1 p.m. prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Darren Bruce Ministries, P.O. Box 897, Sandy Springs, SC 29677, a non-profit 501- C3.