UPDATED INFORMATION:
Please join us for the celebration of life service for Bernard “Bud” Greene, Sr. and Bernard (Buddy) Greene, Jr. on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
We will begin the celebration at 6:45 p.m. with Military Honors for Bernard Greene, Sr. at the Purchase Line Church of the Brethren.
Refreshments will be served immediately following our celebration.
Bernard (Buddy) Greene, Jr., age 59, of Clymer, PA, went on to join his Heavenly Father suddenly on May 20, 2021.
On March 11, 1962 Buddy was born in Indiana, PA, to Bernard Greene, Sr, and Donna Jean (Kunkle) Greene. He grew up in Starford, PA, and attended Purchase Line Area School District.
He was a member of Purchase Line Church of the Brethren, where he was baptized. His parents instilled their love of God in him and taught him early on to be thankful for the little things.
In 1980, he went on to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the local 9 bricklayer union working in the construction trade until 2018.
Buddy loved his life-long partner, Deb. He knew her his entire life. Growing up as neighbors, they lived on connecting farms. It started off as a casual friendship, and later developed into a relationship, full of lasting love.
With a competitive spirit, Buddy lived life on the edge. He loved to hunt and fish since the age of 12. He was very athletic and enjoyed playing sports such as basketball, football, along with track and field. Later on, he continued his love of athletics through becoming an avid supporter of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
Buddy was always a funny guy, who could make anyone laugh. He enjoyed the simple things in life, such as sleeping under the starry night sky, going for rides, camping adventures, and making someone smile through giving away the jerky he made.
He was a generous man. Bernard would never fail to offer, or give away, all of the money he had in his pocket to family and friends anytime he saw them. Whenever Buddy felt that he wronged someone, he would show up to apologize and make it right, without hesitation.
One could guarantee if they had a rough day, Buddy was always there with a hug and a smile.
He would make the ladies feel special by telling them how beautiful they are. You could always find him standing up for the people he loved no matter the cost.
Surviving is his partner of 37 years: Debra Boyer. Mother: Donna (Kunkle) Greene. Sisters: Kimberly (Jose) Chi and Sally (Robert) Lute. Brothers: Randy (Sandy) Greene, Garry (Demita) Greene, and Scott (Amy) Greene. Debra’s children: Stephanie (Shane) Decker and Matthew (Dory) Stewart. He is also survived by his dog, that he considered as his child: Chism, 6 aunts, 5 uncles, 18 nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father: Bernard (Donna) Greene Sr. Grandfathers: Thomas Amby Greene and Floyd Israel Kunkle. Grandmothers: Cora (Brickell) Greene and Alice (Wellen) Kunkle. As well as 2 uncles and 4 aunts.
Funeral arrangements will be conducted through Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA.
A joint funeral service for Bernard Greene, Jr. and Bernard Greene, Sr. will be held at Purchase Line Church of the Brethren on June 24th, 2021, at 7 pm. Condolences and donations can be made to Debra Boyer through Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd.
Buddy is missed and loved dearly. Bulldog, we will carry your memories forever in our hearts.
Until we meet again, his family will remember his parting words, “pray for me.”