Deacon Carl Charles Greene, affectionally known as "Greene", husband of Shirley Hill Greene, was born on December 5, 1948 in Sumter, SC to the union of the late Della Mae Frazier and Bishop Arthur Greene; he was reared by Mrs. Rita V. Greene. He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Prisma Health Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Carl was educated in Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on October 13, 1967 and retired with 24 years of service as a Master Sergeant assigned to the 169th Security Police Squadron at McEntire ANG Base, Eastover, S.C.

Carl was gainfully employed with South Carolina Gas & Electric (SCG&E) as a service supervisor and retired after 25 years of service. Carl co-owned and operated Greene's Residential Care Facility for 30 years, Greene's Maintenance for 15 years, and Magnolia Adult Day Center.

Carl gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a pioneer member of Church of God of Prophecy where he served faithfully on the financial committee. He was ordained as a deacon at Bethany Fellowship Baptist Church on August 6, 2011. Carl was an active member of the Sumter County community where he was an admired and respected mentor to many.

Carl's memory will be cherished and lived on through his wife, Shirley Hill Greene; three daughters: Captain Kimberly R. Greene of Fort Bragg, NC, Bridget N. Greene of Houston, TX and Ashleigh D. (Kendell) Greene of Sumter, SC; six grandchildren: Sr. Airman Antonio U. Myers, Jr. of Cheyenne, WY, Tywionne M. Williams, Jr. of Sumter, SC, Private Christion K.C. Greene of Fort Gordon, GA, Alijuandra R.L. Williams, Cameron D. Williams and Bryson J. Pollard, all of Sumter, SC; Nine siblings: Bobra (Rev. David) Gary Sims, Cedric (Jackie) Greene, both of Sumter, SC, Eston Stout and Alva "Aku" Stout, both of Houston, TX, Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Laverene (Retired Colonel Eric) Witherspoon of Ewa Beach HI, Angel (Amy) Vanterpool Sr., Dolores Vanterpool, Symra Lanclos, and Giovan "GiGi" Greene, all of Houston, TX; Two aunts: Ruby Vanterpool of Houston, TX and Zulah Hodge of St. Thomas, VI; One adopted brother: Michael Brown of Columbia, SC; Five sisters-in-law: Edith Mae Hill, Mary Lou (Randolph) Harvin, Jessie Benjamin, Carolyn Spencer, Roberta (Gregory) Sharper and two brother-in-laws: Leroy Hill of Sumter, SC and Kenny Adams Sr. of Nauet, NY; One God-daughter: Courtney Shaw and One god-son: Malachi T. Williams, both of Sumter, SC; Special cousin: Benjamin Frierson of Harlem, NY; Adopted son: Alonza Washington of Sumter, SC; Three adopted daughters: Nikisha A. Carr of Houston, TX, Rachelle M. Daniels and Tawn Oliver of Sumter, SC; Two sons-in-law; Antonio U. Myers Sr. and Tywionne M. Williams Sr., both of Sumter, SC; Special friends: Virgil Mack and Lloyd Daniels of Sumter, SC, the Sumter Stop Crew, and a host of special cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his aunt Elizabeth "Aunt Bet" (Randolph) Gary; mother-in-law Bertha (Henry) Slater Hill, father-in-law Theodore "Ted" Ragin; two brothers; Joseph Gary and Lennie Frazier; one sister: Barbara M. Adams; two brothers-in-law: George Hill and Curtis Benjamin and one sister-in-law: Rosa Lee Hill.

Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2020 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Deacon Greene will be placed in the church on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Victory Temple Church of God of Prophecy, 1670 South Guignard Parkway, Sumter, SC 29150, with Pastor Dave Brown Officiating and Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty, Sr., Eulogist.

Interment will follow held in Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9am.

Family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, 927 South Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.