Ted Greene
May 20, 1919 ~ July 27, 2011
Ted Greene, 92, Mooresville, died peacefully at home on July 27, 2011. Mr. Greene was born May 20, 1919, in Riley, Indiana, to the late Guy E. and Ada (Price) Greene.
Mr. Greene graduated from Riley High School and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana State University. An educator for 40 years, Mr. Greene taught industrial arts at Worthington for several years, Mooresville for three years, and spent 27 years in Wayne Township. For 48 years, Mr. Greene was a seed inspector during the summer months for the Indiana Crop Association through Purdue University.
He was a devoted member of The Church at Mt. Gilead in Mooresville, where he served communion every Sunday. He was also a member of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association. Mr. Greene enjoyed reading the newspaper, was an avid gardener, enjoyed digital photography, and was a loyal Indianapolis Colts fan. His wife Jane and his boys always looked to Blue for encouragement and support through the years.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Greene.
Survivors include his wife, Jane (Lewis) Greene; sons, Dennis Greene (Ada) of New Castle, Dale Greene of Mooresville, and Dana Greene (Kris) of Plainfield; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011, in The Church at Mt. Gilead, Mooresville, with additional calling from 12 Noon. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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Mr. Ted Greene was one of my favorite teachers at Worthington-Jefferson High School, Worthington, Indiana. He spent many hours tutoring me in the evening for the Indiana State Algebra contest when I was a Freshman. He was a very good teacher!!! Janet Sue (Steward) Cooper
Although Ted was not much older than many of his nieces and nephews, he was an important member of our family. He was a positive influence to all of us. When I was a teenager, he helped me with geometry and algebra and I spent many summers with him and my Aunt Dorothy, babysitting my younger cousins, Denny, Dale and Dana. He loved his family and his work. He was a good friend to my husband, Cliff and to me. We spent many happy times together. Peggy (Wilkinson) Miles
Grand Dad used to have a little garden behind his home in Mooresville. I remember him showing me how all the vegetable grew and how he could tell the difference. Even though I lost touch with him over the many years, I have never forgot that he was a kind Grand Dad and dedicated husband. I wish I would have been given the chance to say goodbye and celebrate the man I knew. I regret note trying to build a relationship with him sooner. Then maybe he could have know how much of an impact he had on my life.
Dale & family, Sorry to hear about your (grand)father. Trust all is going well @ RDC. As you know, the governor pulled the rug out from us teachers. Only a few survive & they work for IvyTech. Speaking of which, I’m going to teach three classes for them this fall – one @ Mooresville HS & two at Avon. IvyTech has its own building in Avon on Rockville Road near Dan Jones. Used to be a furniture store (Gerdt or Bedroom One??). Anyway, young man, my condolences. Best of luck to you & yours. Ciao.
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