Clarence E. Greer

Clarence Edward Greer, 88, of South Walnut Street, South Bend, Indiana, passed away July 22, 2019 at his residence after an illness. Clarence was born March 9, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, to Nathaniel and Ora Lee (Fletcher) Greer who both preceded him in death; along with his siblings: Benjamin Greer, Robert (Bobby) Greer, Jackie Greer, Grace Russel and Gloria McKnight.

Clarence graduated in 1950 from Central High School where he received a basketball scholarship from Ventura College in California. He graduated in 1953 from Ventura College with an Associate of Arts degree. He worked for Studebaker Car Company of South Bend until its closing. He also worked as a meter reader for South Bend Water and then NIPSCO Gas Company 30 years where he retired. His hobbies were fishing and playing his lottery numbers.

Survivors left to cherish his memory include two daughters: Kim S. Greer and Carolyn A. Greer; one son, Kevin S. Greer; three grandchildren: Rachard Phillips, Quentin (Tamia) Bridgeman and Anthony Greer; three great-grandchildren: Quentin Bridgeman Jr., Naomi Bridgeman and Faith Bridgeman; three sisters: Lena McGee, all of South Bend, Indiana, Patricia Greer of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Barbara Motton of Benton Harbor, Michigan; one brother, Sonny Greer of South Bend, Indiana; along with family and friends.

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