Jesse Booker Greene, Jr.

Mr. Jesse Booker “J.B.” Greene, Jr., 93, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, after a rich and fulfilling life as a family man, a farmer, and a member of Pine Hill Friends Meeting.

He leaves behind his sister, Clara Strickland (Trent and their son, Jason); his son, William “Billy” Greene (Julie); his daughter, Vickie Greene Healey (Kent); and two grandchildren, Cooper Healey and Kempton Healey.  J.B. is now rejoicing at being reunited with his parents, Clara Joyner Greene and Jesse Booker Greene, Sr.; his wife, Melva Key Greene (1930 – 2018); and his infant daughter, Rosa.

J.B. was a lifelong member of Pine Hill Friends Meeting and served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, House and Grounds Chairman, and choir director.  His church involvement was of primary importance to him and inspired relationships with his community which he greatly valued.

J.B. is the last of the local dairy farmers to pass away, a group of friends that supported each other and this community throughout the generations.  In 1967, the Surry County Soil Conservation Service recognized J.B. Greene and his family as Conservation Farm Family of the year.  Farming brought J.B. great joy and happiness.

J.B. loved to laugh, sing, and tell jokes.  All who knew him will continue to carry his laughter, his voice, and his humor.  No visitation will be held; however, the family encourages everyone to gather in the fellowship hall following the service – an opportunity to keep community relationships alive.  All are invited for a celebration of life service on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Pine Hill Church, 3968 NC 268, Ararat, with the Rev. Scott Coleson officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  His body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  Donations in J.B.’s memory may be sent to Pine Hill Church, c/o Holly McCraw, 576 Quaker Church Road, Siloam, NC  27047, designated for the “J.B. and Melva Greene Memorial Fund.”

The family thanks each of you for loving and supporting J.B. and Melva during their lives and through their declining years.