Whitney Paul Greene

Whitney Paul Greene, 75, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 with his family by his side. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:30 pm (EST) in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with U. S. Army honors according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Greene was born July 26, 1948,in New Orleans, LA son of the late Elwood Brooks Greene, Sr. and Verna Gauthreaux Greene. He proudly served our country during the Vietnam War while in the U. S. Army. After his military service he joined the civilian work force and retired from IWS as a manager. He loved music from the Fifties and Sixties, but his passion was “Swamp Pop” as he was a true Cajun. Mr. Greene was always smiling, dancing and sharing with others. He never seemed to miss an opportunity to lift others up and be positive. Mr. Greene never met a stranger either, everyone was drawn to him. He will be missed deeply, but never forgotten as his acts of kindness to family and friends will live on in our hearts.  

Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Verna Greene, his wife, Rose Mary Melancon Greene; a brother, Elwood Brooks Greene, Jr; a son, Brent Greene and a granddaughter, Christyn “Crissi” Buffinet.

Survivors include his son, Paul Greene (Sabrina), Phenix City, AL; the apples of his eye, four grandchildren, Keylan “Jerome” Duncan, Kailyn Duncan, Janna Greene and Belle Greene; several Godchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.