Thomas Wayne Greer

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Amory/Nesbit – Thomas Wayne Greer, 87, met his Savior face to face on January 23, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1934, in Union County, MS, to the late Thomas Murray Greer and Beulah Inez Grubbs.

He grew up in Union County and graduated from Sherman High School. He served b6 years in the United States Army. He later attended IJC, Memphis State University where he also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. His first job ever was as a book keeper at Sun Records, which happen to be during the time that Elvis was recording at the studios. He joined Nail, Tate, and Greer Accounting Firm in Tupelo which eventually moved to Amory. He also was employed by Gilmore Puckett-Amory Cotton Oil. He served on the National Cotton Seed Council where he was on the Board of Directors and also served as President. As a distinguished memory of the Amory Rotary Club, he received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

Thomas was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer. The fellowship of his church family meant a lot to him and through the years they became real close. As a Christian, he enjoyed Bible Study, Biblical Archeology and traveled to the Middle East to experience the rich history in Christianity. Thomas was a very ethical and moral man who strived for perfection, was energetic, productive, and served his community well. He was blessed during his lifetime with two children and two wives. His first wife was Clara Britt, with whom he had two children, and he took great care of her when she became ill. His second wife was Paulette Watson Greer, with whom he enjoyed traveling to many places and just spending time together.

In his free time, he liked to fix anything and work with his hands. Being outdoors was something he enjoyed greatly, and he grew a great vegetable garden and kept his yard perfect. He also liked to dabble in photography, taking many great photo through the years as he traveled. Some of the places he traveled to include Europe, all over the US, the Caribbean, and South America. He also liked to watch football and baseball on TV and in person.

A loving and caring husband, father, and caregiver, Thomas was a generous soul, with a sweet smile, who always put others before himself. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends yet they know that someday they will be reunited with him.

Left behind to treasure his memories are his loving wife, Paulette Watson-Greer, Nesbit; daughter, Kathy Greer Fox (Andrew), Amory; son, Thomas “Tommy” Greer, Jr., (Karen Catt), Amory; grandchildren, Britt Benson-Greer (Jacki), Annie Benson-Greer, Natalie Benson-Greer, and Staci Suzanne Fox; great-grandchildren, Rory Wallace Benson-Greer; two step-children; five step-grandchildren; sisters, June Briggs (Ken), Ellistown, MS, Mollye Cash, Rome, GA; numerous nieces and nephews. His family will be remembered him as the best role model anyone could ask for.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Clara Britt Greer and a very special grandson, Andrew Thomas Fox.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 11:00 am, at First Baptist Church, Amory, with Bro. Jimmy McFatter officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday morning from 10:00 am until the service hour at First Baptist Church.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 2630 Southerland Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.