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Mike Gerald Greer, 80, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with his wife by his side, on November 27, 2024, after a well fought battle against cancer. Mike was born on December 15, 1943 in Corpus Christi to Elva Maude Fritchman and Lewis Alvin Greer. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth White and husband Bert, brother Lewis Greer and wife Joyce, infant brother Robert Greer, brother in law Jim Martin, sister in law Linda Muegge, and sister in law Debbie Boudar. Mike is survived by the love of his life and wife, Cindy Greer, sons Shannon Greer (Mary), Brian Bradley (Sarah), Gary Greer, Cody Bradley (Sarah), and daughters Shana Yaws and Kendra (KK) Boone (Favorite Son In Law Rick Boone). He is also survived by his grandchildren Taylor Schoonover, Sean Greer, Cheryll Greer, Kelsey Yaws, Dylan Yaws, Kendall Andel (Dalton), Paden Bradley, Matthew Greer, Masyn Greer, Gunner Garner, Keegan Greer, Courtney Cash (Sterling), Erin Archer (Tye), Wesley Boone (Brynna), Brody Boone, Rylee Boone, Blaine Bradley, Baylor Bradley, Brynn Bradley, and 7 great grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sister Shirley DeVillier(Jim), sister in law Jewell Green, brother in law and sister in law Matt and Sherrie Shutt, brother in law and sister in law Jim and Susie Curlee, and sister in law Jeane White as well as many neices and nephews. Mike, affectionately known as Greer or PawPaw by his family, was a man of integrity. He was also a very outspoken person and you never had to wonder how he felt because he was going to tell you whether you wanted to hear it or not. His faith was at the top of his priorities and he lived out his faith until his last days. Along with his faith, his love for his family was an integral part of who he was. Mike, already a father of two boys, met the love of his life in March 1984 and married her in May 1985. He devoted the rest of his life to loving and providing for her and their combined 6 children. Greer took on the role of father to her kids as if they had been his all along. Mike was proud to serve his country in the US Air Force from March 1961-March 1965. Being a veteran was an honor to him, and he was so proud of his son Cody and grandsons Taylor and Wesley for their service to their country, as well. In his younger days, Mike enjoyed having a garden every year, doing woodwork, playing golf, being an RA leader and a Scout leader, and was a true handyman. He was also a fierce competitor. Everyone knew he was a sore loser and enjoyed picking on him when he lost a round of dominoes or 31. He loved baking and was known to cook for an army most of the time, probably due to all those kiddos he raised. Mike was happiest when he was with his family. He loved Sunday lunches after church with family, annual trips to Matagorda, even though he hated the sand, making homemade ice cream, making chicken and dumplings, and spending time with the people he loved. You could always count on him to be at every event his kids or grandkids were involved in, no matter how big or small. He drove thousands and thousands of miles to attend every dance recital, football game, baseball game, high school graduation, Marine Corp graduation, dance team halftime performance and competition, fair show, flag tryout, etc. He wouldn’t miss the opportunity to show up for his family. We always knew he would be the one in the stands yelling our names as loud as he could. We will miss hearing him read the Christmas story every year, listening to him tell the kids to stop running through the house and to put up their tv trays, and hearing him mispronounce words like eggs, legs, and wash. When we remember Greer, dad, PawPaw, we will remember the important lessons we learned from him. We will remember how he put Christ first always and how he used his cancer diagnosis as an opportunity to tell people about his faith in Jesus. We will remember how it is important to stand up for what you believe in, even if it isn’t the most popular opinion. We will remember to love your family, always show up for them, and to remind them that “I ain’t mad at ya”. We will remember to work hard for what you want and not wait around for someone to give it to you. And lastly we will remember if you borrowed any of his tools, you better return them because he doesn’t forget about it! He wasn’t perfect, but he was the perfect piece in our family puzzle and he will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at First Baptist Church Edna. Visitation will begin at 9am followed by the funeral at 10am. A private burial for family will follow. Pallbearers are Shannon Greer, Gary Greer, Brian Bradley, Cody Bradley, Rick Boone and Paden Bradley. Honorary pallbearers are Taylor Schoonover, Sean Greer, Dylan Yaws, Wesley Boone, Blaine Bradley, Brody Boone, Matthew Greer, Masyn Greer and Dalton Andel. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik & Ganado Funeral Homes.
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