GREENE, ARTHUR RAY (1884-1970)

GREENE, GREEN, ALLEN HOWELL, SELLERS

Posted By: njennings (email)
Date: 6/22/2015 at 12:22:00

Mr. Arthur Ray GREENE, life long resident of the community died in the Burlington Hospital after a four month illness. at 3 o'clock Thursday morning, February 26, 1970, at the age of 85 yyears, 9 months, and 15 days.

Mr. GREENE was born May 11, 1884 on a farm west of Columbus City. His parents were William Alexander GREENE and Elizabeth Jane GREEN.

He married Anna Jane ALLEN in Columbus City, Iowa July 31, 1907.

Survivors include his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Helen) HOWELL and Mrs. Max (Isabelle) SELLERS of Columbus Junction, Iowa and a daughter-in-law Mrs. Allen (Edna) GREENE of Muscatine;f ive grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, three brothers, and two sons, William Allen and Samuel Richard.

He was a member of the United Brethren Church, was a retired custodian of the Columbus Community Schools. Following his retirement he was employed for 12 years at the Hobifour Orchards.

Burial in Columbus Ciy Cemetery.

Source: An old family clipping