John Calvin Greer passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, in Bolivar, Missouri. He was born in Brawley, Arkansas on June 13, 1922, to Reginald and Iva (Oliver) Greer.
He grew up in Poteau, Oklahoma, and was in the Poteau, OK High School Hall of Fame. John served in the United States Air Force from 1942 – 1946 in the South Pacific. He went to Southeastern State College, in Durant, OK, on a track scholarship and graduated from college there. John taught Science in Oklahoma and Kansas and retired from teaching in 1985. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Leavenworth, Kansas.
John is survived by his wife, Alpha (Lucas) Greer; two children, Dave Greer of Honolulu, Hawaii and Rena Miller of LongLane, Missouri; one brother and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Rajean and a sister, Novella.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201.
Graveside services will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri on Friday, April 18, 2014, at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Don Stevens officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar,Missouri.