Claude Marion Greene, Jr.

Claude Marion Greene, Jr., age 77, Albany, died Monday March 7, 2022 at his son’s rural Hartford City home.  Born in Muncie August 21, 1944, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County.  He graduated from DeSoto High School in 1962 and was married to Rebecca S. “Becky” Trowbridge in 1963.  Mr. Greene was a member of Carpenters Local 1016 where he retired after 33 years of service.  Prior to being a carpenter, he worked 13 years as a lineman for Indiana Michigan Power.  With his wife, Becky, they owned C-mor Lamp Co. and Amity Furniture Stripping.  He enjoyed working with wood, wood carving, and belonged to Redkey Faith Ministries, Anthony Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M. (50+ year member), and AmVets. 

Survivors include 2 sons: Carl W. Greene (wife: Angie), Versailles, and Phillip M. Greene (wife: Diane), Hartford City; daughter-in-law: Amy Greene Jackson, Yorktown; sister: Elaine Joy Myers, Muncie; godson: Tim Yeakle, Marion; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Rebeca S. “Becky” Greene, who died in 2021; son: David Lee Greene; parents: Claude M. (Sr.) & Ruth L. (Powell) Greene; sister: Dova Rae Smith, and brother-in-law: Ray Myers.

A memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Meacham Funeral Service.  Masonic rites will be given during the memorial service.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visiting hours are Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Help The Hopeful, 2721 W Chapel Pike, Marion, IN 46952.

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