Mr. Fred Thomas Greene age 80 of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Friday May 18, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Greene was born on Feb. 19, 1938 in Greenville, SC., the son of the late James Thomas Greene and the late Wilma Helen MaHaffey Greene. He had retired from the US Air Force after over twenty two years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving Mr. Greene are his loving wife and best friend of fifty nine years, Patricia Hodges Greene of Blairsville, one daughter, Kristi Figueroa of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, David and Jennifer Greene of Rockville, MD., one sister, Carol Buckhammer, one brother, James Aaron Greene, three nephews, Jamie, Chris and Robert Morris, one granddaughter, Emma Greene, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A graveside service will be held at a later date from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. with Military Honors presented by the US Air Force. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Greene.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com