William D. Greer

William “Bill” Greer, 94, of Uhrichsville, passed away at Hennis Care Centre in Dover on Friday, December 29, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born August 20, 1929 in Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late Benjamin Thomas and Florence Lucille (Roth) Greer.

Bill enjoyed a career of over fifty years in the maintenance department at Superior Clay, beginning in 1948. He was always known as the fellow who could fix anything, and he truly loved tinkering. Bill had a rich home life where he enjoyed making hay and caring for his horses, as well as hunting, boating, and camping. He also spent many happy hours square dancing and enjoyed spending time in Myrtle Beach.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Elizabeth Ann (Thompson) Greer; sons, Alan (Jill) Greer and Randy Greer; daughters, Jill Green and Lisa (Keith) Kinsey; grandchildren, Jerry Greer, Benji (Nicole) Greer, Jason (Holly) Greer, Amy (Jason) Holling, Jennifer (Barry) Chambers, Michelle (Jeremy) Engel, Julie (Justin) Page, Dawn (George) Flanagan, Brandi Dyson-Van Meter, and Lauren (Michael) Gross; great-grandchildren, Payton, Lexi, Andrew, Olivia, and Jacob Greer, Morgan and Avery Holling, Janelle and Macey Chambers, Courtney Fluharty, Rich (Hope) Flanagan, Ashley Van Meter, and Guinevere and Morgan Gross; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Dean Bowditch; son-in-law, Terry Green; close friend, Paul Ditcher, Sr.; and numerous special friends and family.

Pastor Tom Hendershot will officiate a 1:00 p.m. funeral on Thursday, January 4, at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison where his family will receive callers from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park in New Philadelphia. Charitable contributions honoring Bill’s memory may be made to Traditions Hospice and Uhrichsville First Moravian Church.