Birth date: Sep 22, 1920 Death date: Mar 11, 2013
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James Rylance Greene age 92, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. Jim was born in Hartford, Arkansas, on September 22, 1920 and was a graduate of Central High School in Oklahoma City. He later attended Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee and the University of Arkansas. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran and a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in August 1939 and retired from the Air Force in June 1964. Some of his decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Philippine Presidential Ribbon, Korean Presidential Ribbon, Air Force Commendation Metal, POW Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal w/2 Bronze Stars, Victory Medal and the Korean Service Medal. After retiring Jim worked in the Food Service Industry which included: General Manager at Stuckey’s Motel and Restaurant in Altamont, IL, Food Service Manager at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, Food Service Director at the Student Union at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA and retired as the Food Service Director with the Atlanta Falcons located in Suwanee. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Cornelia; sons, Bill of Suwanee, GA, Terry and his wife Judy of Cumming, GA, Jerry and his wife Connie of Snellville, GA; grandchildren, Eryn, Devon, Brannon, Jared and Jake; grand-daughter-in-law, Ana Greene; great-grandson, James Tyler of Muscle Shoals, AL. The Service Honoring the Life of James Rylance Greene will be held Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Daniel Berg officiating. Entombment East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sola Fide Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, school fund and or choir fund. Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411.Read Obituary
Dear Aunt Cornelia, I will always remember Uncle Jim as a fun to be around. Once on the way back from a Chicago trip to see our mother in the hospital, though I was only allowed to stay in the hospital lobby, Uncle Jim let me sit on his lap and steer, and when your just ten that sticks with ya. You both along with our cousins were such a big part of everything of all that was going on in our family when I was little. With all my love to you and our cousins, Rick Budde
Dear Cornelia & family: Although we lost touch over the last few decades, I still have vivid memories of times that Rick, Kenny and I spent with you while Dad traveled to Chicago or St. Louis to spend time with Mother in the hospital as she battled cancer when we were quite young but unfortunately lost that fight. Gertrude & Frances also took a turn on many occasions by feeding us a good meal and providing us with a safe, warm place to stay when needed. Fast forward a bit, and my fond memories are of the Sundays that Dad & Evelyn took the three of us to your home in Charleston for a delicious meal and a fun afternoon; he always allowed me to invite friend along, and we girls certainly enjoyed the sites of that college town! It’s long overdue, but I want to thank you for the help you and your sisters gave to our family during that difficult time. And, of course, I want to extend my condolences to you and your family for your recent loss. When I think of Jim, what comes to mind are the many delicious meals we enjoyed, and the fact that he was a very kind and generous man. Sincerely, Betty Devore (seventh child of Richard & Georgiana Budde)
Aunt Cornelia, Bill, Terry, Jerry and all of your family: Although we have not seen you often in the past years, you have been in our hearts and memories. We wish we could be there and give hugs to all of you. Uncle Jim is now safe in the arms of Jesus and we will have a blessed reunion in Heaven when we go Home someday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Louie and Peggy Hall
