Samuel C. Greenwell, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Lakebridge Health Care Center after many years of suffering with Alzheimer’s.
He was born in Embreeville, TN, but lived in Jonesborough for over 50 years. He was the last surviving child of the late Lemuel Tine and Hazel Phillips Greenwell. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Bess Watson, Ruth Greenwell, Pauline Carson, Isabel Slonaker, and Irene Greenwell and five brothers, Harold, L. T. (Dick), David, Max, and Dennis Greenwell.
He graduated from Lamar High School and attended ETSU. He retired from Eastman Kodak, Kingsport, TN after 37 years of service. His last assignment was in the Research Division as shift foreman.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1949 and again during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge.
He was a devoted UT fan attending football and basketball games and in later years watching on TV. After retirement, he enjoyed his garden and doing yard work.
He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Geraldine Booth Greenwell; two sons, Terry L. Greenwell (Sandra) of Gray, Stephen M. (Mark) Greenwell (Leshia) of Jonesborough; two grandchildren, Katie Greenwell (Stephen Lee) of Herndon, VA, Stephen Greenwell (Shanna Tate) of Jonesborough; two great-granddaughters, Leigha and Lauren Greenwell of Jonesborough; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Caris Hospice and the staff of Lakebridge Heath Care for their loving care and kindness.
A visitation for Mr. Greenwell will be held Friday, September 18, 2015 from 11:00AM â€" 12:30PM at Cherokee Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow at the Cherokee Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend James Cambron and Dr. Dwight Hobbs officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cherokee Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 143 Mayberry RD, Jonesborough, TN 37659 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N Boone St # 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604.
09/20/2015
Larry V. Byington
I began work for Eastman in the Research Division in
February 1965 and met Sam shortly thereafter. He
used to get me to take his payroll check and get it
cashed while I took my lunchbreak. I had a great
deal of respect for Sam...he was a smart man, kind
and considerate to me always. I saw him last in
2008 at the visitation in Kingsport for our friend
John Reed....a doubly sad day because at that time
Sam did not remember any of the ones there nor the
ones he worked with. My Mother also had Altheimers
and I know the heartache it brings. God bless all
of you. I miss my dear friend Sam.
09/18/2015
Dianne Laws Everhart
Geraldine, I only heard about Sam last night. I don't get the
paper and depend on someone to tell me. Not always the best.
I am out of town today and will not be able to be at the funeral.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry, Mark
and their families. Gosh what a large family.
09/17/2015
Paul and Debbie Masters
Geraldine and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are
with you during this time. May God Bless you and
give you strength for the days ahead.
09/17/2015
Bob and Phyllis Runion
Geraldine - Our sincerest condolences to you and your
family. You are in our prayers during this time.
