COLUMBUS, NC - John I. "Jack" Greenwood, 84 of 105 Hallelujah Hill in Columbus, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.Born in Providence, RI on July 2, 1927, Jack and his wife Jody have lived in Columbus since 1984. Jack served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years, and saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. While living in Columbus, Jack volunteered for 2 years at the Sheltered Workshop in Columbus, and later joined their staff. He also drove a school bus for the Polk County School District.A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Jack is survived by his bride of 65 years, Jody, son John and daughter-in-law Annette of San Diego, CA, and granddaughter Sarah of Charleston, SC. Jack was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Foothills Human Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd., Columbus, NC 28722.
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