Charles Richard Greene, age 77, of Braselton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Richard served 36 years as a Captain on the DeKalb County Fire Department, Station 19. He loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed playing baseball. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include his sons Marty and wife Crystal, Jeff Campbell and wife Doris, Kenny and wife Lana; daughters Tonia Weaver and Angela Trout; brother Lee and Debbie Greene, 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Lila Jean Greene; parents Thomas Alton Greene, Sr. and Maggie Lee Greene; brothers Thomas Alton Greene, Jr., John Littleton Greene, James Lawrence Greene and sister Shirley Elizabeth Peters. Memorial services will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Milton Harris will be officiating. Inurnment will be held following at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 2570 Russell Scenic Hwy, Blairsville, GA, 30512. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to DeKalb Fire Rescue Benefit Fund, Inc., [email protected]. The family will receive friends 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Richard was a good man.
Tonia and Angela and family, sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Charles Richard Greene know to me as Poppie was and always will be the best Grandfather there ever was. He always knew the right things to say and had the most healing hugs you could ever receive. He was my hero and it’s the hardest feeling ever to let him go. It brings me peace knowing he’s wrapped in the loving arms of my Nana (Lila Greene) again. He had a love for her like you would find in movies and story books. I don’t think anyone could love someone the way he loved and adored My nana. You will always be in my heart and never be forgotten. I love you to no end!
Love, your Taterbug
Prior to making Captain, Lieutenant “Lieu” Greene was my Lieutenant at the old Station 6…he was a great officer. I enjoyed working with him and I know he’ll be greatly missed by the men he led and his family.
Markie
We are sorry to hear of Richard’s death. Larry and I went to DeKalb Technical School with him years ago and enjoyed some good times. May God give his family comfort in his home going.