Preston Rufus Greene

Preston Rufus Greene, 76, of Morganton, NC departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Born in Nash County, NC on April 6, 1938, he was the son of the union of Nancy Edwards Greene and Rufus Greene. Preston was an avid member of Safe Harbor Church. He loved the Lord, enjoyed going to church, and enjoyed gospel singing. Preston enjoyed growing up and spending time with his special cousins. He retired from Standard Heating and Air.
Mr. Greene is survived by his wife, Janice Parrish Greene of the home; brothers, Thurston Greene and his wife, Mary, and Bennie Ray Greene and his wife, Joyce; a sister, Alice Creekmore and her husband, Stacy; aunts, Dolloe Holland of Morganton, Elizabeth Edwards and her husband, Aaron, of Rocky Mount, NC, and Iriene Stillwager; his cousins; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on September 19, 2014 at Burke Memorial Park with the Rev. Ralph Shuffler presiding. The family will receive friend at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center from 11:00 AM until 11:30 AM prior to the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the people at Burke Hospice for their love, support, and care of Preston during this difficult time.