Wilbur "IKE" Greer's Obituary
Decatur – Wilbur 'Ike' C. Greer Sr., 93, of Decatur passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center.
Wilbur was born on May 28, 1918 in Mt. Auburn the son of Clarence and Linnie May (Beals) Greer. He was in the produce business he had worked for Metzler's Produce, P-D Produce, Springfield Produce, Cloudy's Produce, and retired from Hoelting Produce in 2001. He married Priscilla Dean Cummings on March 29, 1947 in Decatur she preceded him in death in 2001.
Surviving are his sons, Wilbur C. Greer Jr. (Sarah) of Dunwoody, GA; John Greer (Sheila) of St. Peter; William Greer (Jerri) of Decatur; sister, Mildred Capri of Dillsburg, PA; twelve grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Twilla Clearlock.
Service to celebrate Ike's life will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:00 ' 11:00 am Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
The family of Wilbur 'Ike' C. Greer has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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