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    Obituary for James Donald Greene Sr.


    James Donald Greene, Sr., 84, entered into eternal life Tuesday, February 7, 2017.


    Jim was born in Louisville to the late Joseph and Margaret Greene. He worked for General Electric prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his service to our country, he worked fulltime at General Electric while attending night school at Bellarmine University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business. He was the owner of Jim’s Place and the Hitching Post Inn. In 1982 he began a distinguished career with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, which led to his election to three terms as Jefferson County Sheriff. He was instrumental in working with legislators to pass the succession amendment, affording sheriffs statewide the opportunity to serve successive terms in office.


    He was a dedicated member and former President of the Fraternal Order of Police – Lodge #25, former President of the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association, and Vice President of the National Sheriff’s Association. He was a member of Elks Club Lodge #8, and Knights of Columbus – River Road, and was a parishioner at St. Gabriel the Archangel. He was an avid U of K and Boston Red Sox fan, which was a wonderful compliment to his Irish heritage. Jim’s most treasured moments were times spent with his family as a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.


    Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Jo Ann Greene; children, James “Duke” Greene, Jr. (Cynthia), Terri Greene Fiechter (David), Kevin Patrick Greene (Kim Mello), Shannon Lee Greene, and Allison Greene Newman Amon (Chris); grandchildren, Shamus, Brian, Ross, Ashley, Travis, Trevor, Riley, Ashley, Michael, and Nick; 5 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bette Zeller and Nickie Schoenbachler (Dr. Elmer Schoenbachler).


    Visitation will be held 12-8 p.m. Sunday at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gabriel the Archangel, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.


    Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may take the form of donation to Mass of the Air. Online condolences may be shared at http://www.Ratterman.com.


    The family would like to express heartfelt thanks for the love and tender support provided by the doctors, nurses, and staff at Baptist East and their Palliative Care Unit.

    NOTE: I only posted the obituary so you could see my fathers lifetime accomplishments.
    Please no donations,flowers or crazy last minute road trips to see a man you never met we will have plenty of time to toast to the sheriff in SSITS'17.
    Thanks for being there for me this week you all are a very special family to Kim and I.

    Married 63 years!!! Just WOW!! Out of all his accomplishments that is the most amazing. Kinda makes me feel like myself and my bride of 32 years are just newlyweds. Kevin you certainly had a father to be proud of!!
    Can't say about your brothers and sisters cause I never met them but I am quite sure they are fantastic folks he raised cause you are a stellar human being brother!!

    I might not be right but I can sure sound like it

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    Married 63 years!!! Just WOW!! Out of all his accomplishments that is the most amazing. Kinda makes me feel like myself and my bride of 32 years are just newlyweds. Kevin you certainly had a father to be proud of!!
    Can't say about your brothers and sisters cause I never met them but I am quite sure they are fantastic folks he raised cause you are a stellar human being brother!!


    Quote from Frank the Tank

    Just saw this post. So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and you.


    Quote from Shatneyman

    The apple didn't fall far from the tree. I'm sure dad is proud of his son

    Thanks guys I'll never be the man dad was or live long enough to do half the things he did but I know in my heart he was proud of me. You could tell by the way he smiled and shook his head in disbelief after some of the projects we have tackled together. Like replacing every termite infested floor joist in the dining area of the bar without even a minute of business downtime. Of course some of the customers at the time thought we were preparing pits for bikini mud wrestling. :00008172::00008356:

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    Thanks guys I'll never be the man dad was or live long enough to do half the things he did but I know in my heart he was proud of me. You could tell by the way he smiled and shook his head in disbelief after some of the projects we have tackled together. Like replacing every termite infested floor joist in the dining area of the bar without even a minute of business downtime. Of course some of the customers at the time thought we were preparing pits for bikini mud wrestling. :00008172::00008356:

    Good thing you ain't in Louisiana ;(

    I might not be right but I can sure sound like it