Jimmy Alton

Greene

Jimmy Alton Greene Sr., 81, passed away on November 9, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Nash County to Willard and Myrtle Greene.

Jimmy graduated from Nashville High School. In his early career he worked for Winn Dixie for thirty-three years. In his later career he worked and retired from Food Lion after twenty-four years. Jimmy married the love of his life Frances on January 5,1964. Together Jimmy and Frances built a life of love, laughter and Christ filled family with their sons Jim and Terry. Jimmy was known in his younger years for helping with the youth events (his favorite was driving for the hayrides) for his son’s youth group at church. Jimmy was an active member and served as the sound man at Word of Life International Church. Not only was Jimmy known as the best dad he was known as the best Papa. If he was not outside in his “papa fix it shop”, or at church he was at the soccer field or basketball court watching his great grandsons. Jimmy was always ready to help any of his family who needed something fixed, with homework, or the oh so fun school projects. He could fix anything! Jimmy will be remembered for his contagious laughter, Christ like attitude, being the best husband, dad, and Papa.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Frances Greene; sons, Jimmy Alton Greene Jr (Jackie), Terry William Greene (Kari); brother; Tommy Allen Green (Sid) grandchildren; Justin Morgan Greene, Jamie Greene Hill (Matthew), and Olivia Renee Greene; great grandsons; Lewis Cooper Greene, Michael Christopher Gaither, Proctor Jay Hill and Morgan Remington Alton Hill.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his father; Willard Alton Greene; mother; Myrtle Carpenter Greene; brother; Terry Willard Greene; and daughter; Sonya Dennise Greene.

Visitation will be held Monday November 16, 2026 from 1pm-2pm. Followed by celebration of life at 2pm. Visitation and celebration will be held at World of Life International Church. Graveside to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Word of Life International Church in remembrance of Jimmy.