SUMMERTON – Nelson Ronald Greene, 77, husband of 53 years to Eleanor Creighton "Snooky" Greene, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.
Born Aug. 1, 1936, in Asheville, N.C. he was a son of the late Ronald and Louise Arbgost Greene. He attended Belmont Abby College and the University of South Carolina, where he was a member of the swim and football teams.
He spent his career in the tire business. He loved hunting in Manning as a young boy. He retired to the area in 1999 and continued to enjoy his interests, which included hunting, fishing, dogs and horses.
He was a member of Mid-Carolina Gun Club, where he could be found most weekends.
Survivors besides his wife of Summerton include a sister, Katherine Mackelfresh; a nephew, Richard Mackelfresh; a brother-in-law, Bob Creighton; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Creighton.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with Jana Creighton officiating.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements.
(803) 435-2179.
