He was the son of the late Grady J. Greene, Sr. and Vivian Moss Gooch Greene, a U. S. Air Force veteran of Korea, a Mason and a Methodist. He was a square dance caller.
He graduated with his Dr's (EDD) in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greely, CO, and accepted a position in the Music Department at Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico where he retired as the Head of the Department of Fine Arts and moved to Fullerton, TX. He remained active in the community as a member of the Rock Port Lodge No. 323 AF & AM. In 2002, Grady and Mary Ruth returned to Arkansas settling down in Russellville. Grady continued working arranging music for Brass and assisting with the summer Band Camps.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Warren Greene of Russellville; his son, David Greene of Fort Worth, TX; granddaughter, Jennifer Greene and great-granddaughter, Heylei Ann Grace Greene of T or C, New Mexico and grandson, T.J. Greene of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Condolences(7)
William Korte
Santa Fe, NM Tuesday, March 27, 2012 I am very sorry to have learned so late of Dr. Greene's passing. He was an inspiration to me and continues to be so as I continue my career as a band director in Santa Fe, NM. I always looked forward to his classes I had while a student at NMHU.He was a very decent man and will be very missed.
CAROLYN (SANDERSON)
KERRVILLE, TX Saturday, April 16, 2011 WE JUST HEARD ABOUT GRADY PASSING. WE HAVEYOU IN OUR PRAYERS. I HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES WITH YOU FROM HENDRIX. BESSIE BELL IS IN DECATUR, TX AND WE SEE THEM OFTEN. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. CAROLYN
SANDERSON HAMILTON. 830 895 1979
Paula Green Johnson
fairfield, TX Monday, February 14, 2011 I only knew Grady through geneology online. I just found out of his death & am so sorry. He was so kind to me & very helpful. I will treasure the Emails from him. I heard of his death from a distant relative only this week-2/10/10. I am a second or third cousin. Am not sure of exact relation. My condolences.Zoe Marty Brumfield
Forest, MS Monday, January 10, 2011 To the family of dear Grady: I knew and loved Grady from my days as a young girl in Casper, WY, back in the 1960's, where Grady played French Horn in my dad's (Ed Marty) orchestra, the Casper Civic Symphony. I remember many times when Grady and Ruth came to our home to visit and they were great friends of my parents, Ed and Ruth Marty. I am sad to learn of the passing of our dear friend and pray for the family during this time of adjustment and loss. I would have loved to have played the bagpipes at his funeral. Please send on condolences to David and any others I do not know.Johnny Warren & Family
Spring,, TX Friday, December 17, 2010 My family and I have all of you in our prayers and hearts. Johnny,Sherry, Shannon, Kyle, George .Jody Gladden
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 16, 2010 Sorry to hear of your loss. I met Grady on line through family genealogy. He was such a wonderful help to me on the Clower family. I met him in person when he and his wife attended a DAR dedication for Mary Shuler Clower about 18 months ago.Brian Ammon
Fort Worth, TX Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Ann and I are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort and guide you through this difficult process.Brian and Ann Ammon - BNSF